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Somers VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Somers VIC is 1,857 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Somers is $874 per week ($45,448 per year). Median rent in Somers is $391 per week ($1,694 per month). Somers has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Somers has a population density of 124.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Somers is England. The most common religion is No Religion (58% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Somers is $2,167.

There were 123 recorded offences in Somers in 2025-25, a rate of 66 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (44 offences).

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Somers Population

residents (Census 2021)

Somers Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$874/wk

$45,448 per year

#2451 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$391/wk

$1,694 per month

#2246 of 14,663

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Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Somers Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (894) Female 51.8% (962)

Population Density

124.5

people per km²

1,857 people · 14.9 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,284

Family income/wk

Somers Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Somers Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

67.8% 394 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

32.2% 187 dwellings

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

Somers Country of Birth

Australia

89.2%

England

7.9%

Germany

1.3%

Canada

1.2%

Croatia

0.4%

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

Somers Religion

No Religion

57.5%

Catholic

13.6%

Anglican

12.8%

Not stated

8.4%

Uniting Church

2.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.1%

Christian (other)

1.8%

Baptist

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Somers Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

71.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

10.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.7%

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

Somers Languages Spoken at Home

Other

33.3%

Cantonese

19.0%

German

19.0%

Italian

14.3%

Khmer

14.3%

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

Somers Employment

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Employed full-time

27.0% 371 people

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Employed part-time

27.8% 382 people

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Unemployed

0.9% 13 people

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Not in labour force

44.3% 608 people

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

Somers Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

35.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.0%

Certificate III/IV

20.7%

Postgraduate Degree

13.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.0%

Certificate I/II

2.1%

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

Somers Occupation

Professionals

36.8%

Managers

16.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.6%

Community & Personal Service

10.0%

Clerical & Administrative

9.7%

Sales Workers

5.9%

Labourers

4.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.1%

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

Somers Field of Study

Management & Commerce

15.5%

Society & Culture

14.2%

Health

14.1%

Education

12.6%

Engineering

11.8%

Architecture & Building

10.1%

Creative Arts

7.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.6%

Agriculture & Environment

4.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.8%

Information Technology

1.5%

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

Somers Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.6%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Somers Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.9%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

1.4%

$300-$399/wk

0.9%

$400-$499/wk

3.7%

$500-$649/wk

2.6%

$650-$799/wk

5.7%

$800-$999/wk

5.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.9%

$4,000+/wk

14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Somers Marital Status

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Married

55.1% 869

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Separated

2.9% 46

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Divorced

11.1% 175

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Widowed

5.3% 84

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Never married

25.6% 403

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Somers Ancestry

English

34.7%

Australian

28.3%

Irish

11.7%

Scottish

11.3%

Other

4.1%

German

3.9%

Dutch

1.9%

Italian

1.4%

Chinese

0.9%

Welsh

0.6%

French

0.6%

Maltese

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Somers School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

38.0%

Secondary — Government

13.7%

Secondary — Catholic

12.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

10.9%

Pre-school

10.5%

Vocational Education

6.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.8%

Primary — Catholic

3.2%

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

Somers Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.1% 108

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No need for assistance

96.9% 3,340

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

Somers Volunteering

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Volunteer

29.1% 421

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Not a volunteer

70.9% 1,024

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Somers Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.1%

$300-$449/mo

3.2%

$600-$799/mo

6.4%

$800-$999/mo

4.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

10.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

8.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

29.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

14.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Somers How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

64.6%

Did not go to work

24.3%

Walked only

4.8%

Car (passenger)

3.3%

Truck

1.5%

Bicycle

1.5%

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

Somers Car Ownership

0 vehicles

0.7%

1 vehicle

29.7%

2 vehicles

46.3%

3 vehicles

16.1%

4+ vehicles

7.2%

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

Somers Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.6%

2 bedrooms

12.0%

3 bedrooms

44.3%

4 bedrooms

36.1%

5 bedrooms

5.3%

6+ bedrooms

1.6%

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

Somers Population Mobility

13.0%

moved in the last year

35.3%

moved in the last 5 years

1.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

53.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Somers Indigenous Population

0.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

3,441

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Somers Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

146

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Cancer

Diabetes

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Somers Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.2%

$1-$149/wk

5.8%

$150-$299/wk

5.8%

$300-$399/wk

3.0%

$400-$499/wk

2.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.5%

$650-$799/wk

10.5%

$800-$999/wk

10.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.3%

$3,500+/wk

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Somers Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.3%

Couple — no children

37.0%

Couple — no children under 15

15.1%

One parent — no children under 15

5.3%

One parent — children under 15

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Somers Military Service

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Previously served

2.8% 40

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Never served

97.2% 1,405

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Somers Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.6% 225

—

Did not provide

84.4% 1,216

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Somers Children Ever Born

No children

27.2%

1 child

11.3%

2 children

34.8%

3 children

21.0%

4 children

4.9%

5+ children

0.8%

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

Somers When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Somers Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.4%

5–14 hours

37.5%

15–29 hours

20.9%

30+ hours

10.2%

Did not do domestic work

13.0%

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

Somers Household Size

1 person

25.4%

2 persons

41.1%

3 persons

11.6%

4 persons

14.8%

5 persons

5.7%

6+ persons

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Somers Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,485

Moved from VIC

143

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from NT

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Somers Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

92.5%

Step family — no other children

5.5%

Blended family — no other children

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Somers Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 123 total

Justice Procedures

Theft

Assault

Break & Enter

Property Damage

Fraud

Weapons

Public Order

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Somers Schools

schools nearby

government

1045

avg ICSEA score

209

total students

Somers Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 209 students

1045

ICSEA

Somers School Camp Government

Primary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Somers Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,906/wk

Median Rent $391/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.5%

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

If you earn X in Somers

Your weekly income

≈ $8,259/month

Median rent $391/wk

Left after rent $1,515/wk

Rent share 20.5%

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Somers vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Violet Town

Pop: 936 Income: $549/wk Rent: $250/wk

Edenhope

Pop: 937 Income: $575/wk Rent: $165/wk

Boort

Pop: 940 Income: $573/wk Rent: $180/wk

Birregurra

Pop: 942 Income: $782/wk Rent: $300/wk

Eildon

Pop: 944 Income: $580/wk Rent: $250/wk

Bonshaw (Vic.)

Pop: 949 Income: $891/wk Rent: $398/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Somers

What is the population of Somers VIC?

The population of Somers VIC is 1,857 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 124.5 people per km².Somers is ranked #3,131 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Somers?

The median personal income in Somers VIC is $874 per week, or $45,448 per year.The median household income is $1,906 per week.Family income is $2,284 per week.Somers is ranked #2,451 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Somers?

Median rent in Somers VIC is $391 per week ($1,694 per month).Rent represents 20.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Somers ranks #2,246 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Somers?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Somers VIC is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Somers?

The median age in Somers VIC is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Somers a good suburb to live in?

Somers is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,857.The median income is $874/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22303. All dollar figures in AUD.