Smoko VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Smoko VIC is 56 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Smoko is $687 per week ($35,724 per year). Median rent in Smoko is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Smoko has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Smoko has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Smoko is $1,046.

There were 2 recorded offences in Smoko in 2025-25, a rate of 36 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Smoko Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Smoko Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$687/wk
$35,724 per year
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Median Rent
$260/wk
$1,127 per month
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,046/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Smoko Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.8% (28) Female 46.2% (24)

Population Density

0.8
people per km²
56 people · 73.0 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Smoko Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Smoko Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
57.9% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
42.1% 8 dwellings

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

Smoko Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Smoko Religion

No Religion
48.1%
Catholic
25.0%
Not stated
15.4%
Anglican
5.8%
Church Christ
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Smoko Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
60.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
17.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
11.4%

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

Smoko Employment

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Employed full-time
41.0% 16 people
Employed part-time
30.8% 12 people
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Not in labour force
28.2% 11 people

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

Smoko Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
57.9%
Postgraduate Degree
21.1%
Bachelor Degree
21.1%

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

Smoko Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
34.8%
Managers
21.7%
Clerical & Administrative
17.4%
Professionals
13.0%
Labourers
13.0%

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

Smoko Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
22.2%
Engineering
18.5%
Creative Arts
18.5%
Architecture & Building
14.8%
Society & Culture
14.8%
Education
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Smoko Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Smoko Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
18.2%
$400-$499/wk
18.2%
$650-$799/wk
18.2%
$800-$999/wk
22.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Smoko Marital Status

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Married
60.5% 26
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Widowed
7.0% 3
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Never married
32.6% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Smoko Ancestry

English
29.2%
Australian
21.5%
Irish
20.0%
Italian
10.8%
Scottish
9.2%
Other
9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Smoko School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Secondary — Government
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Smoko Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.1% 4
No need for assistance
95.9% 93

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

Smoko Volunteering

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Volunteer
35.9% 14
Not a volunteer
64.1% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Smoko Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Smoko How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.6%
Did not go to work
29.4%

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

Smoko Car Ownership

1 vehicle
13.0%
2 vehicles
43.5%
3 vehicles
21.7%
4+ vehicles
21.7%

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

Smoko Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
14.3%
3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
35.7%

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

Smoko Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
41.3%
moved in the last 5 years
3.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Smoko Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
97
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Smoko Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
5

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

Smoko Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
31.6%
$300-$399/wk
15.8%
$500-$649/wk
15.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
15.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Smoko Family Structure

Couple — no children
54.3%
Couple — children under 15
45.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Smoko Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
22.2% 10
Did not provide
77.8% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Smoko Children Ever Born

No children
33.3%
2 children
41.7%
3 children
25.0%

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

Smoko Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.2%
5–14 hours
46.3%
15–29 hours
12.2%
30+ hours
14.6%
Did not do domestic work
14.6%

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

Smoko Household Size

1 person
45.2%
2 persons
35.5%
4 persons
19.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Smoko Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Smoko Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Assault
2

Offence trend by year:

2019
2021
2022
2023
2025

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

Smoko Rent Prices & Affordability

27%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $966/wk
Median Rent $260/wk
Rent-to-Income 26.9%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Smoko

≈ $4,186/month
Median rent $260/wk
Left after rent $706/wk
Rent share 26.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Smoko vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Smoko

What is the population of Smoko VIC?

The population of Smoko VIC is 56 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Smoko?

The median personal income in Smoko VIC is $687 per week, or $35,724 per year.The median household income is $966 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

How much is rent in Smoko?

Median rent in Smoko VIC is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 26.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Smoko?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Smoko VIC is $1,046. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Smoko?

The median age in Smoko VIC is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Smoko a good suburb to live in?

Smoko is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 56.The median income is $687/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.9% 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: 22297. All dollar figures in AUD.