Smokeytown VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Smokeytown, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Smokeytown VIC is 32 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Smokeytown is $695 per week ($36,140 per year). Median rent in Smokeytown is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Smokeytown has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Smokeytown has a population density of 14.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Hindi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Smokeytown is $1,780.

There were 1 recorded offences in Smokeytown in 2025-25, a rate of 31 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Smokeytown Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Smokeytown Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$695/wk
$36,140 per year
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Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
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Median Age
60years
22 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,780/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Smokeytown Demographics

Gender Split

Male 39.4% (13) Female 60.6% (20)

Population Density

14.4
people per km²
32 people · 2.2 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,562
Family income/wk

Smokeytown Age Distribution

0-4
40-44
45-49
50-54
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Smokeytown Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
70.0% 7 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
30.0% 3 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Smokeytown Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Smokeytown Religion

No Religion
37.5%
Uniting Church
18.8%
Not stated
18.8%
Catholic
15.6%
Anglican
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Smokeytown Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
73.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
26.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Smokeytown Languages Spoken at Home

Hindi
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Smokeytown Employment

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Employed full-time
27.0% 10 people
Employed part-time
29.7% 11 people
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Not in labour force
43.2% 16 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Smokeytown Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
66.7%
Certificate III/IV
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Smokeytown Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Smokeytown Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Smokeytown Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
57.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Smokeytown Marital Status

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Married
81.0% 17
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Never married
19.0% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Smokeytown Ancestry

Australian
33.3%
English
33.3%
Scottish
14.0%
Irish
8.8%
German
5.3%
Other
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Smokeytown Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Smokeytown Volunteering

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Volunteer
15.4% 4
Not a volunteer
84.6% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Smokeytown How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Smokeytown Car Ownership

2 vehicles
66.7%
4+ vehicles
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Smokeytown Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
21.4%
3 bedrooms
42.9%
4 bedrooms
35.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Smokeytown Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
16.1%
moved in the last 5 years
40.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Smokeytown Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
67
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Smokeytown Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Smokeytown Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$500-$649/wk
22.7%
$650-$799/wk
31.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
22.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Smokeytown Family Structure

Couple — no children
68.8%
Couple — children under 15
31.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Smokeytown Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
26.9% 7
Did not provide
73.1% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Smokeytown Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Smokeytown Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
32.4%
15–29 hours
26.5%
30+ hours
11.8%
Did not do domestic work
29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Smokeytown Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Smokeytown Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Smokeytown Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2019
2022
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Smokeytown Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,437/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Smokeytown

≈ $6,227/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,187/wk
Rent share 17.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Smokeytown vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Smokeytown

What is the population of Smokeytown VIC?

The population of Smokeytown VIC is 32 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 14.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Smokeytown?

The median personal income in Smokeytown VIC is $695 per week, or $36,140 per year.The median household income is $1,437 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.

How much is rent in Smokeytown?

Median rent in Smokeytown VIC is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 17.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Smokeytown?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Smokeytown VIC is $1,780. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Smokeytown?

The median age in Smokeytown VIC is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Smokeytown a good suburb to live in?

Smokeytown is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 32.The median income is $695/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22296. All dollar figures in AUD.