Southern Cross VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Southern Cross VIC is 128 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Southern Cross is $621 per week ($32,292 per year). Median rent in Southern Cross is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Southern Cross has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Southern Cross has a population density of 11.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Southern Cross is $1,300.

There were 1 recorded offences in Southern Cross in 2024-24, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was public order (1 offences).

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Southern Cross Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Southern Cross Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$621/wk
$32,292 per year
#6763 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
#4529 of 14,663
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Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Southern Cross Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.7% (68) Female 47.3% (61)

Population Density

11.7
people per km²
128 people · 11.0 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,833
Family income/wk

Southern Cross 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Southern Cross Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
61.0% 25 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
39.0% 16 dwellings

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

Southern Cross Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Southern Cross Religion

Catholic
36.7%
No Religion
22.3%
Anglican
13.7%
Not stated
7.2%
Uniting Church
7.2%
Pentecostal
6.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Southern Cross Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
51.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
22.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.3%

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

Southern Cross Employment

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Employed full-time
31.9% 29 people
Employed part-time
29.7% 27 people
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Not in labour force
38.5% 35 people

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

Southern Cross Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
38.3%
Certificate III/IV
27.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
25.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
8.5%

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

Southern Cross Occupation

Managers
25.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
25.7%
Professionals
20.0%
Clerical & Administrative
20.0%
Community & Personal Service
8.6%

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

Southern Cross Field of Study

Management & Commerce
41.9%
Engineering
25.8%
Architecture & Building
12.9%
Education
9.7%
Society & Culture
9.7%

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

Southern Cross Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Southern Cross Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
16.7%
$500-$649/wk
11.9%
$800-$999/wk
16.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
23.8%
$4,000+/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Southern Cross Marital Status

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Married
64.1% 66
↔️
Separated
3.9% 4
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Divorced
4.9% 5
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Widowed
2.9% 3
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Never married
24.3% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Southern Cross Ancestry

English
32.6%
Australian
30.5%
Irish
21.1%
Scottish
6.3%
German
4.2%
Italian
3.2%
Other
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Southern Cross School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
23.5%
Secondary — Catholic
23.5%
Pre-school
17.6%
Primary — Catholic
17.6%
Secondary — Government
17.6%

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

Southern Cross Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.0% 12
No need for assistance
95.0% 227

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

Southern Cross Volunteering

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Volunteer
22.6% 21
Not a volunteer
77.4% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Southern Cross Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo
40.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
30.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Southern Cross How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.6%
Car (passenger)
13.3%
Did not go to work
11.1%

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

Southern Cross Car Ownership

1 vehicle
23.3%
2 vehicles
44.2%
3 vehicles
16.3%
4+ vehicles
16.3%

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

Southern Cross Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
37.5%
5 bedrooms
12.5%

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

Southern Cross Population Mobility

15.6%
moved in the last year
33.9%
moved in the last 5 years
1.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Southern Cross Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
253
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Southern Cross Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
9
Mental health
9
Asthma
6
Heart disease
6
Diabetes
4
Stroke
3

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

Southern Cross Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.9%
$1-$149/wk
6.6%
$150-$299/wk
5.3%
$300-$399/wk
7.9%
$400-$499/wk
7.9%
$500-$649/wk
3.9%
$650-$799/wk
6.6%
$800-$999/wk
10.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.6%
$3,500+/wk
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Southern Cross Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
41.5%
Couple — no children
38.7%
Couple — no children under 15
17.0%
One parent — children under 15
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Southern Cross Military Service

🏅
Previously served
2.9% 3
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Never served
97.1% 100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Southern Cross Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.4% 14
Did not provide
85.6% 83

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Southern Cross Children Ever Born

No children
39.1%
2 children
30.4%
3 children
30.4%

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

Southern Cross When Migrants Arrived

2011–2015
3

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

Southern Cross Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.0%
5–14 hours
33.0%
15–29 hours
30.0%
30+ hours
10.0%
Did not do domestic work
14.0%

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

Southern Cross Household Size

1 person
22.5%
2 persons
47.5%
3 persons
22.5%
6+ persons
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Southern Cross Where Residents Moved From

Same address
103
Moved from VIC
19

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

Southern Cross Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Southern Cross Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 1 total

Public Order
1

Offence trend by year:

2017
2019
2021
2022
2024

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

Southern Cross Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,562/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.2%

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

If you earn X in Southern Cross

≈ $6,769/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,262/wk
Rent share 19.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Southern Cross vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Southern Cross

What is the population of Southern Cross VIC?

The population of Southern Cross VIC is 128 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.7 people per km².Southern Cross is ranked #8,226 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Southern Cross?

The median personal income in Southern Cross VIC is $621 per week, or $32,292 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $1,833 per week.Southern Cross is ranked #6,763 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Southern Cross?

Median rent in Southern Cross VIC is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 19.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Southern Cross ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Southern Cross?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Southern Cross VIC is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Southern Cross?

The median age in Southern Cross VIC is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Southern Cross a good suburb to live in?

Southern Cross is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 128.The median income is $621/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.2% 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: 22316. All dollar figures in AUD.