Speed VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Speed VIC is 53 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Speed is $837 per week ($43,524 per year). Median rent in Speed is $53 per week ($230 per month). Speed has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Speed has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (27% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Speed is $433.

There were 4 recorded offences in Speed in 2025-25, a rate of 75 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).

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Speed Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Speed Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$837/wk
$43,524 per year
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Median Rent
$53/wk
$230 per month
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Median Age
54years
16 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$433/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.6 per bedroom

Speed Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.4% (31) Female 46.6% (27)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
53 people · 128.4 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Speed Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
25-29
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Speed Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
80.0% 12 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
20.0% 3 dwellings

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

Speed Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Speed Religion

Catholic
27.5%
No Religion
23.5%
Anglican
17.6%
Not stated
15.7%
Uniting Church
9.8%
Baptist
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Speed Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
41.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
25.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
17.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
15.4%

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

Speed Employment

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Employed full-time
31.6% 12 people
Employed part-time
28.9% 11 people
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Not in labour force
39.5% 15 people

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

Speed Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
42.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
28.6%
Certificate III/IV
28.6%

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

Speed Occupation

Managers
26.7%
Clerical & Administrative
26.7%
Labourers
26.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
20.0%

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

Speed Field of Study

Management & Commerce
63.6%
Agriculture & Environment
36.4%

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

Speed Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Speed Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
50.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Speed Marital Status

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Married
48.0% 24
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Separated
6.0% 3
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Divorced
8.0% 4
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Widowed
8.0% 4
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Never married
30.0% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Speed Ancestry

English
23.9%
Australian
22.5%
Irish
19.7%
Scottish
11.3%
German
7.0%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.6%
French
5.6%
Italian
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Speed School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
100.0%

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

Speed Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.7% 5
No need for assistance
94.3% 82

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

Speed Volunteering

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Volunteer
31.1% 14
Not a volunteer
68.9% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Speed How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.6%
Walked only
17.4%
Did not go to work
13.0%

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

Speed Car Ownership

0 vehicles
21.7%
1 vehicle
13.0%
2 vehicles
26.1%
3 vehicles
17.4%
4+ vehicles
21.7%

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

Speed Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
20.0%
3 bedrooms
35.0%
4 bedrooms
30.0%
5 bedrooms
15.0%

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

Speed Population Mobility

10.2%
moved in the last year
31.8%
moved in the last 5 years
55.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Speed Indigenous Population

8.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
8
Indigenous residents
84
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Speed Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
6
Lung condition
5
Mental health
5
Asthma
4
Arthritis
3

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

Speed Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$500-$649/wk
9.4%
$650-$799/wk
9.4%
$800-$999/wk
25.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
28.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Speed Family Structure

Couple — no children
68.8%
Couple — children under 15
21.9%
Couple — no children under 15
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Speed Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.7% 7
Did not provide
83.3% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Speed Children Ever Born

No children
30.0%
2 children
40.0%
3 children
30.0%

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

Speed When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
3

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

Speed Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
27.9%
5–14 hours
20.9%
15–29 hours
27.9%
30+ hours
9.3%
Did not do domestic work
14.0%

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

Speed Household Size

1 person
42.9%
2 persons
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Speed Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Speed Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Property Damage
2
Justice Procedures
2

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Speed Rent Prices & Affordability

3%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,812/wk
Median Rent $53/wk
Rent-to-Income 2.9%

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

If you earn X in Speed

≈ $7,852/month
Median rent $53/wk
Left after rent $1,759/wk
Rent share 2.9%

Speed vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Speed

What is the population of Speed VIC?

The population of Speed VIC is 53 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Speed?

The median personal income in Speed VIC is $837 per week, or $43,524 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Speed?

Median rent in Speed VIC is $53 per week ($230 per month).Rent represents 2.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Speed?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Speed VIC is $433. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Speed?

The median age in Speed VIC is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Speed a good suburb to live in?

Speed is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 53.The median income is $837/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (2.9% 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: 22318. All dollar figures in AUD.