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Staghorn Flat VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Staghorn Flat VIC is 368 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Staghorn Flat is $890 per week ($46,280 per year). Median rent in Staghorn Flat is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Staghorn Flat has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Staghorn Flat has a population density of 6.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Staghorn Flat is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Staghorn Flat is $2,167.

There were 1 recorded offences in Staghorn Flat in 2025-25, a rate of 3 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (1 offences).

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Staghorn Flat Population

residents (Census 2021)

Staghorn Flat Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$890/wk

$46,280 per year

#2241 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$310/wk

$1,343 per month

#4328 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Staghorn Flat Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.9% (182) Female 50.1% (183)

Population Density

6.7

people per km²

368 people · 55.3 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,347

Family income/wk

Staghorn Flat 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Staghorn Flat Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

55.0% 55 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.0% 45 dwellings

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

Staghorn Flat Country of Birth

Australia

98.1%

England

1.9%

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

Staghorn Flat Religion

No Religion

41.1%

Catholic

24.7%

Anglican

15.3%

Not stated

8.8%

Uniting Church

7.1%

Christian (other)

2.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Staghorn Flat Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.4%

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

Staghorn Flat Employment

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Employed full-time

39.3% 106 people

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Employed part-time

28.5% 77 people

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Unemployed

4.1% 11 people

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Not in labour force

28.1% 76 people

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

Staghorn Flat Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

43.4%

Bachelor Degree

31.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.8%

Postgraduate Degree

1.8%

Certificate I/II

1.8%

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

Staghorn Flat Occupation

Managers

26.9%

Professionals

23.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.2%

Clerical & Administrative

10.3%

Community & Personal Service

10.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.9%

Labourers

4.8%

Sales Workers

2.1%

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

Staghorn Flat Field of Study

Engineering

21.8%

Health

18.4%

Management & Commerce

15.0%

Architecture & Building

11.6%

Society & Culture

9.5%

Education

9.5%

Agriculture & Environment

7.5%

Creative Arts

2.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.0%

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

Staghorn Flat Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Staghorn Flat Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

2.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.5%

$800-$999/wk

6.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.2%

$4,000+/wk

15.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Staghorn Flat Marital Status

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Married

65.3% 190

↔️

Separated

1.0% 3

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Divorced

4.5% 13

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Widowed

1.0% 3

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Never married

28.2% 82

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Staghorn Flat Ancestry

Australian

37.9%

English

27.2%

Scottish

9.5%

Irish

9.3%

German

5.6%

Italian

2.9%

Other

2.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.9%

Dutch

1.6%

Croatian

1.0%

Chinese

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Staghorn Flat School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

19.8%

Secondary — Catholic

14.8%

Pre-school

13.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

13.6%

Vocational Education

11.1%

Secondary — Government

11.1%

Primary — Catholic

9.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.2%

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

Staghorn Flat Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.0% 34

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No need for assistance

95.0% 646

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

Staghorn Flat Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.8% 58

—

Not a volunteer

79.2% 221

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Staghorn Flat Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

24.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

27.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Staghorn Flat How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.3%

Did not go to work

16.7%

Truck

3.1%

Car (passenger)

2.5%

Walked only

2.5%

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

Staghorn Flat Car Ownership

1 vehicle

11.6%

2 vehicles

27.3%

3 vehicles

30.6%

4+ vehicles

30.6%

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

Staghorn Flat Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.4%

2 bedrooms

2.7%

3 bedrooms

33.3%

4 bedrooms

44.1%

5 bedrooms

14.4%

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

Staghorn Flat Population Mobility

5.1%

moved in the last year

27.4%

moved in the last 5 years

4.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Staghorn Flat Indigenous Population

2.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

677

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Staghorn Flat Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Cancer

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Diabetes

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

Staghorn Flat Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.2%

$1-$149/wk

4.7%

$150-$299/wk

3.9%

$300-$399/wk

1.6%

$400-$499/wk

5.5%

$500-$649/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

9.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$3,500+/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Staghorn Flat Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.8%

Couple — no children

33.3%

Couple — no children under 15

18.0%

One parent — children under 15

2.9%

One parent — no children under 15

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Staghorn Flat Military Service

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Previously served

3.6% 10

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Never served

96.4% 267

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Staghorn Flat Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.2% 47

—

Did not provide

82.8% 227

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Staghorn Flat Children Ever Born

No children

30.8%

1 child

9.2%

2 children

22.5%

3 children

37.5%

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

Staghorn Flat When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Staghorn Flat Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.4%

5–14 hours

31.7%

15–29 hours

13.1%

30+ hours

14.6%

Did not do domestic work

15.3%

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

Staghorn Flat Household Size

1 person

16.8%

2 persons

40.2%

3 persons

9.3%

4 persons

19.6%

5 persons

11.2%

6+ persons

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Staghorn Flat Where Residents Moved From

Same address

318

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Staghorn Flat Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.8%

Step family — no other children

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Staghorn Flat Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Justice Procedures

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Staghorn Flat Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,236/wk

Median Rent $310/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.9%

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

If you earn X in Staghorn Flat

Your weekly income

≈ $9,689/month

Median rent $310/wk

Left after rent $1,926/wk

Rent share 13.9%

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Staghorn Flat vs State & National Average

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Pop: 184 Income: $695/wk Rent: $203/wk

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Pop: 184 Income: $905/wk Rent: $85/wk

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Pop: 184 Income: $1,319/wk Rent: $258/wk

Mudgegonga

Pop: 184 Income: $743/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 184 Income: $818/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 184 Income: $906/wk Rent: $225/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Staghorn Flat

What is the population of Staghorn Flat VIC?

The population of Staghorn Flat VIC is 368 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.7 people per km².Staghorn Flat is ranked #5,572 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Staghorn Flat?

The median personal income in Staghorn Flat VIC is $890 per week, or $46,280 per year.The median household income is $2,236 per week.Family income is $2,347 per week.Staghorn Flat is ranked #2,241 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Staghorn Flat?

Median rent in Staghorn Flat VIC is $310 per week ($1,343 per month).Rent represents 13.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Staghorn Flat ranks #4,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Staghorn Flat?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Staghorn Flat 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 Staghorn Flat?

The median age in Staghorn Flat VIC is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Staghorn Flat a good suburb to live in?

Staghorn Flat is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 368.The median income is $890/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.9% 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: 22349. All dollar figures in AUD.