Somerton VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Somerton VIC is 6 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Somerton is $1,042 per week ($54,184 per year). Median rent in Somerton is $115 per week ($498 per month). Somerton has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Somerton has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Somerton is $800.

There were 358 recorded offences in Somerton in 2025-25, a rate of 59667 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (243 offences).

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Somerton Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Somerton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,042/wk
$54,184 per year
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Median Rent
$115/wk
$498 per month
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$800/mo
Avg household size: 1.3 · 1.1 per bedroom

Somerton Demographics

Gender Split

Data not available

Population Density

1.1
people per km²
6 people · 5.4 km²

Households

1.3
Avg household size
1.1
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Somerton Religion

Catholic
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Somerton Education Level

Year 9 or equivalent
100.0%

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

Somerton Languages Spoken at Home

Italian
100.0%

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

Somerton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Somerton Field of Study

Engineering
100.0%

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

Somerton Marital Status

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Married
100.0% 5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Somerton Ancestry

Italian
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Somerton Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 10

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

Somerton Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Somerton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Somerton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
100.0%

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

Somerton Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
100.0%
moved in the last 5 years
100.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Somerton Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
6
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Somerton Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
3

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

Somerton Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Somerton Unpaid Domestic Work

Did not do domestic work
100.0%

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

Somerton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 358 total

Theft
243
Property Damage
32
Assault
23
Break & Enter
20
Fraud
14
Justice Procedures
9
Drug Offences
7
Robbery
5
Weapons
5

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Somerton Schools

8
schools nearby
6
government
941
avg ICSEA score
4,881
total students
St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,078 students
997
ICSEA
Craigieburn South Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 545 students
960
ICSEA
Roxburgh Park Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 345 students
956
ICSEA
Coolaroo South Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 250 students
930
ICSEA
Craigieburn Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,008 students
918
ICSEA
Roxburgh College Government
Secondary · U, 7-12 · 1,041 students
912
ICSEA
Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 614 students
911
ICSEA
Collingwood English Language School-Craigieburn Campus Government
Combined

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

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Somerton Rent Prices & Affordability

10%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,187/wk
Median Rent $115/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.7%

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

If you earn X in Somerton

≈ $5,144/month
Median rent $115/wk
Left after rent $1,072/wk
Rent share 9.7%

Somerton vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Somerton

What is the population of Somerton VIC?

The population of Somerton VIC is 6 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Somerton?

The median personal income in Somerton VIC is $1,042 per week, or $54,184 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Somerton?

Median rent in Somerton VIC is $115 per week ($498 per month).Rent represents 9.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Somerton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Somerton VIC is $800. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Somerton?

The median age in Somerton VIC is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Somerton a good suburb to live in?

Somerton is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 6.The median income is $1,042/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.7% 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: 22304. All dollar figures in AUD.