Victoria · Suburb Profile

Talbot VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Talbot VIC is 452 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Talbot is $471 per week ($24,492 per year). Median rent in Talbot is $160 per week ($693 per month). Talbot has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Talbot has a population density of 13.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Talbot is England. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Talbot is $867.

There were 35 recorded offences in Talbot in 2025-25, a rate of 77 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (9 offences).

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Talbot Population

residents (Census 2021)

Talbot Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$471/wk

$24,492 per year

#8502 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$160/wk

$693 per month

#8125 of 14,663

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Median Age

59years

21 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$867/mo

Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Talbot Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (234) Female 47.8% (214)

Population Density

13.9

people per km²

452 people · 32.5 km²

Households

1.9

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,317

Family income/wk

Talbot 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

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Talbot Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

65.4% 121 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

34.6% 64 dwellings

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

Talbot Country of Birth

Australia

92.1%

England

6.4%

Canada

1.5%

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

Talbot Religion

No Religion

39.4%

Anglican

21.7%

Catholic

11.5%

Not stated

10.6%

Christian (other)

6.5%

Uniting Church

5.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.2%

Pentecostal

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Talbot Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.1%

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

Talbot Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

Talbot Employment

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Employed full-time

23.3% 84 people

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Employed part-time

16.6% 60 people

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Unemployed

1.9% 7 people

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Not in labour force

58.2% 210 people

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

Talbot Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

24.8%

Bachelor Degree

15.0%

Postgraduate Degree

5.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.0%

Certificate I/II

2.0%

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

Talbot Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.2%

Managers

16.9%

Professionals

15.7%

Community & Personal Service

13.5%

Clerical & Administrative

10.1%

Labourers

9.0%

Sales Workers

7.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.7%

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

Talbot Field of Study

Society & Culture

21.3%

Engineering

20.0%

Management & Commerce

17.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

12.0%

Health

8.0%

Agriculture & Environment

6.7%

Creative Arts

6.7%

Education

4.0%

Architecture & Building

4.0%

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

Talbot Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Talbot Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.1%

$150-$299/wk

4.1%

$300-$399/wk

4.1%

$400-$499/wk

21.2%

$500-$649/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

11.9%

$800-$999/wk

9.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

4.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$4,000+/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Talbot Marital Status

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Married

39.0% 163

↔️

Separated

4.1% 17

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Divorced

14.8% 62

🕊️

Widowed

9.8% 41

👤

Never married

32.3% 135

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Talbot Ancestry

English

33.7%

Australian

33.4%

Irish

10.3%

Scottish

7.5%

Other

3.0%

Dutch

2.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.1%

German

2.1%

Italian

2.1%

New Zealander

1.2%

Chinese

1.1%

Hungarian

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Talbot School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

30.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

23.3%

Secondary — Government

16.7%

Vocational Education

16.7%

Pre-school

13.3%

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

Talbot Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

13.5% 110

✅

No need for assistance

86.5% 702

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

Talbot Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

24.0% 88

—

Not a volunteer

76.0% 279

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Talbot Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.6%

$300-$449/mo

4.9%

$450-$599/mo

8.2%

$600-$799/mo

26.2%

$800-$999/mo

11.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

18.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

11.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

13.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Talbot How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.2%

Did not go to work

16.3%

Car (passenger)

7.1%

Walked only

4.3%

Truck

2.1%

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

Talbot Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.6%

1 vehicle

30.5%

2 vehicles

35.2%

3 vehicles

17.4%

4+ vehicles

10.3%

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

Talbot Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

9.0%

2 bedrooms

22.3%

3 bedrooms

48.8%

4 bedrooms

12.8%

5 bedrooms

4.7%

6+ bedrooms

2.4%

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

Talbot Population Mobility

11.3%

moved in the last year

25.3%

moved in the last 5 years

5.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

40.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Talbot Indigenous Population

3.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

800

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Talbot Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Lung condition

Heart disease

Asthma

Stroke

Cancer

Dementia

Kidney disease

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

Talbot Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.7%

$1-$149/wk

5.4%

$150-$299/wk

9.7%

$300-$399/wk

8.6%

$400-$499/wk

12.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

12.2%

$800-$999/wk

11.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.2%

$3,500+/wk

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Talbot Family Structure

Couple — no children

46.9%

Couple — no children under 15

19.5%

Couple — children under 15

12.7%

One parent — no children under 15

11.0%

One parent — children under 15

9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Talbot Military Service

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Previously served

5.9% 22

👤

Never served

94.1% 354

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Talbot Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

23.0% 87

—

Did not provide

77.0% 292

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Talbot Children Ever Born

No children

30.7%

1 child

9.3%

2 children

21.4%

3 children

30.0%

4 children

6.4%

5+ children

2.1%

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

Talbot When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2011–2015

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

Talbot Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.8%

5–14 hours

23.7%

15–29 hours

18.5%

30+ hours

14.2%

Did not do domestic work

24.7%

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

Talbot Household Size

1 person

42.7%

2 persons

38.5%

3 persons

7.3%

4 persons

7.3%

5 persons

1.8%

6+ persons

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Talbot Where Residents Moved From

Same address

354

Moved from VIC

Moved from TAS

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

Talbot Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

68.0%

Step family — no other children

32.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Talbot Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 35 total

Theft

Justice Procedures

Assault

Break & Enter

Drug Offences

Weapons

Property Damage

Other

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Talbot Schools

schools nearby

government

905

avg ICSEA score

total students

Talbot Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 37 students

905

ICSEA

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

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Talbot Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $793/wk

Median Rent $160/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.2%

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

If you earn X in Talbot

Your weekly income

≈ $3,436/month

Median rent $160/wk

Left after rent $633/wk

Rent share 20.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Coleraine

Income: $502/wk Rent: $140/wk Save: $20/wk

Talbot vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Swanpool

Pop: 227 Income: $539/wk Rent: $220/wk

Wallace

Pop: 227 Income: $725/wk Rent: $250/wk

Buckley

Pop: 228 Income: $946/wk Rent: $360/wk

Barmah

Pop: 229 Income: $448/wk Rent: $190/wk

Bundalaguah

Pop: 229 Income: $681/wk Rent: $233/wk

Coongulla

Pop: 229 Income: $518/wk Rent: $210/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Talbot

What is the population of Talbot VIC?

The population of Talbot VIC is 452 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 13.9 people per km².Talbot is ranked #5,188 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Talbot?

The median personal income in Talbot VIC is $471 per week, or $24,492 per year.The median household income is $793 per week.Family income is $1,317 per week.Talbot is ranked #8,502 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Talbot?

Median rent in Talbot VIC is $160 per week ($693 per month).Rent represents 20.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Talbot ranks #8,125 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Talbot?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Talbot VIC is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Talbot?

The median age in Talbot VIC is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Talbot a good suburb to live in?

Talbot is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 452.The median income is $471/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.2% 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: 22423. All dollar figures in AUD.