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Sulky VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Sulky VIC is 234 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sulky is $959 per week ($49,868 per year). Median rent in Sulky is $203 per week ($880 per month). Sulky has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Sulky has a population density of 24.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Sulky is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sulky is $1,647.

There were 1 recorded offences in Sulky in 2025-25, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Sulky Population

residents (Census 2021)

Sulky Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$959/wk

$49,868 per year

#1521 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$203/wk

$880 per month

#7357 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,647/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Sulky Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (124) Female 48.5% (117)

Population Density

24.3

people per km²

234 people · 9.6 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,625

Family income/wk

Sulky Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Sulky Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.0% 40 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.0% 40 dwellings

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

Sulky Country of Birth

Australia

94.6%

England

5.4%

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

Sulky Religion

No Religion

50.6%

Catholic

18.2%

Anglican

17.3%

Not stated

5.2%

Uniting Church

3.5%

Pentecostal

2.2%

Othr Rel Sikhism

1.7%

Church Christ

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sulky Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

57.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.1%

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

Sulky Employment

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Employed full-time

45.1% 82 people

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Employed part-time

26.9% 49 people

🏠

Not in labour force

28.0% 51 people

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

Sulky Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.3%

Bachelor Degree

23.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.3%

Postgraduate Degree

3.2%

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

Sulky Occupation

Managers

23.3%

Professionals

18.9%

Clerical & Administrative

17.8%

Community & Personal Service

15.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.6%

Labourers

5.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.3%

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

Sulky Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.0%

Engineering

19.5%

Society & Culture

14.6%

Agriculture & Environment

11.0%

Health

8.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

7.3%

Education

7.3%

Architecture & Building

4.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.9%

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

Sulky Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sulky Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

8.5%

$650-$799/wk

4.2%

$800-$999/wk

4.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

8.5%

$4,000+/wk

21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sulky Marital Status

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Married

63.4% 116

↔️

Separated

3.8% 7

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Divorced

6.6% 12

👤

Never married

26.2% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sulky Ancestry

English

33.1%

Australian

30.1%

Scottish

13.5%

Irish

8.6%

Dutch

3.1%

Other

3.1%

Macedonian

1.8%

Welsh

1.8%

South African

1.5%

Indian

1.2%

Italian

1.2%

Croatian

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sulky School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

21.6%

Primary — Catholic

21.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

21.6%

Secondary — Government

11.8%

Secondary — Catholic

9.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.8%

Vocational Education

5.9%

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

Sulky Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.9% 13

✅

No need for assistance

97.1% 441

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

Sulky Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

23.4% 45

—

Not a volunteer

76.6% 147

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sulky Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

18.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

36.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

18.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Sulky How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.0%

Did not go to work

10.7%

Walked only

5.8%

Truck

2.5%

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

Sulky Car Ownership

1 vehicle

14.3%

2 vehicles

35.1%

3 vehicles

24.7%

4+ vehicles

26.0%

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

Sulky Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

4.7%

3 bedrooms

40.7%

4 bedrooms

46.5%

5 bedrooms

8.1%

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

Sulky Population Mobility

10.3%

moved in the last year

27.5%

moved in the last 5 years

74.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sulky Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

466

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sulky Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Arthritis

Stroke

Lung condition

Heart disease

Cancer

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

Sulky Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.7%

$1-$149/wk

5.8%

$150-$299/wk

5.8%

$300-$399/wk

2.6%

$400-$499/wk

1.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

7.7%

$800-$999/wk

12.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.9%

$3,500+/wk

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sulky Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.7%

Couple — no children

29.8%

Couple — no children under 15

18.6%

One parent — children under 15

4.7%

One parent — no children under 15

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sulky Military Service

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Previously served

2.7% 5

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Never served

97.3% 178

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Sulky Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.9% 29

—

Did not provide

84.1% 153

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sulky Children Ever Born

No children

39.2%

1 child

5.9%

2 children

21.6%

3 children

27.5%

4 children

5.9%

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

Sulky When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

2001–2010

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

Sulky Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.7%

5–14 hours

34.4%

15–29 hours

19.9%

30+ hours

8.6%

Did not do domestic work

12.4%

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

Sulky Household Size

1 person

16.9%

2 persons

43.4%

3 persons

13.3%

4 persons

15.7%

5 persons

7.2%

6+ persons

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sulky Where Residents Moved From

Same address

210

Moved from VIC

Moved from WA

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

Sulky Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sulky Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Sulky Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,250/wk

Median Rent $203/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.0%

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

If you earn X in Sulky

Your weekly income

≈ $9,750/month

Median rent $203/wk

Left after rent $2,047/wk

Rent share 9.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

St Helena

Income: $925/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $40/wk

Sulky vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Bridge Creek

Pop: 117 Income: $736/wk Rent: $200/wk

Bylands

Pop: 117 Income: $949/wk Rent: $210/wk

Jarrahmond

Pop: 117 Income: $612/wk Rent: $238/wk

Mount Wallace

Pop: 117 Income: $680/wk Rent: $275/wk

Springbank

Pop: 117 Income: $814/wk Rent: $200/wk

Iraak

Pop: 118 Income: $787/wk Rent: $192/wk

Compare Sulky

Sulky vs Bridge Creek →Sulky vs Bylands →Sulky vs Jarrahmond →Sulky vs Mount Wallace →

Frequently Asked Questions About Sulky

What is the population of Sulky VIC?

The population of Sulky VIC is 234 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 24.3 people per km².Sulky is ranked #6,565 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Sulky?

The median personal income in Sulky VIC is $959 per week, or $49,868 per year.The median household income is $2,250 per week.Family income is $2,625 per week.Sulky is ranked #1,521 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Sulky?

Median rent in Sulky VIC is $203 per week ($880 per month).Rent represents 9.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Sulky ranks #7,357 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Sulky?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sulky VIC is $1,647. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sulky?

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

Is Sulky a good suburb to live in?

Sulky is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 234.The median income is $959/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.0% 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: 22389. All dollar figures in AUD.