Suburbs Telopea Downs

Victoria · Suburb Profile

Telopea Downs VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Telopea Downs VIC is 44 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Telopea Downs is $1,042 per week ($54,184 per year). Median rent in Telopea Downs is $160 per week ($693 per month). Telopea Downs has a median age of 26 years, younger than the national median of 38. Telopea Downs has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents).

There were 7 recorded offences in Telopea Downs in 2025-25, a rate of 159 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (4 offences).

Telopea Downs Map

📍
Loading map…

📍 Telopea Downs, Victoria — 36.0240°S, 141.1218°E

Crime: Low Med High

Telopea Downs Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Telopea Downs Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$1,042/wk
$54,184 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$160/wk
$693 per month
👤
Median Age
26years
12 years younger than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Telopea Downs Demographics

Gender Split

Male 60.5% (26) Female 39.5% (17)

Population Density

0.0
people per km²
44 people · 882.0 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Telopea Downs Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
50-54
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Telopea Downs Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
100.0% 3 dwellings

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

Telopea Downs Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Telopea Downs Religion

No Religion
43.9%
Christian (other)
34.1%
Catholic
14.6%
Uniting Church
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Telopea Downs Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
44.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
31.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.1%

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

Telopea Downs Employment

💼
Employed full-time
71.4% 15 people
⏰
Employed part-time
14.3% 3 people
🏠
Not in labour force
14.3% 3 people

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

Telopea Downs Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
75.0%
Bachelor Degree
25.0%

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

Telopea Downs Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Telopea Downs Field of Study

Management & Commerce
45.5%
Agriculture & Environment
27.3%
Health
27.3%

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

Telopea Downs Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Telopea Downs Weekly Household Income

$1,500-$1,749/wk
28.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
50.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Telopea Downs Marital Status

💍
Married
56.5% 13
👤
Never married
43.5% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Telopea Downs Ancestry

Australian
62.8%
English
27.9%
Scottish
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Telopea Downs School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Secondary — Government
50.0%

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

Telopea Downs Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 83

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

Telopea Downs Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
44.8% 13
—
Not a volunteer
55.2% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Telopea Downs How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Telopea Downs Car Ownership

1 vehicle
35.7%
2 vehicles
35.7%
3 vehicles
28.6%

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

Telopea Downs Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
75.0%
4 bedrooms
25.0%

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

Telopea Downs Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
44.1%
moved in the last 5 years
81.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Telopea Downs Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
95
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Telopea Downs Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
4

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

Telopea Downs Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
27.8%
$800-$999/wk
50.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Telopea Downs Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
67.7%
Couple — no children
22.6%
One parent — children under 15
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Telopea Downs Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
10.0% 3
—
Did not provide
90.0% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Telopea Downs When Migrants Arrived

2019
3

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

Telopea Downs Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.0%
5–14 hours
16.0%
15–29 hours
20.0%
30+ hours
28.0%
Did not do domestic work
16.0%

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

Telopea Downs Household Size

1 person
25.0%
2 persons
41.7%
4 persons
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Telopea Downs Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Telopea Downs Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 7 total

Justice Procedures
4
Theft
2
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2018
2019
2020
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Telopea Downs Rent Prices & Affordability

8%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,906/wk
Median Rent $160/wk
Rent-to-Income 8.4%

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

If you earn X in Telopea Downs

≈ $8,259/month
Median rent $160/wk
Left after rent $1,746/wk
Rent share 8.4%

Telopea Downs vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Bayindeen
Pop: 22 Income: $1,042/wk
Banyan
Pop: 22 Income: $1,075/wk
Barrakee
Pop: 22 Income: $425/wk
Havilah (Vic.)
Pop: 22 Income: $674/wk
Heathcote South
Pop: 22 Income: $1,124/wk Rent: $320/wk
Knebsworth
Pop: 22 Income: $1,042/wk

Compare Telopea Downs

Telopea Downs vs Bayindeen →Telopea Downs vs Banyan →Telopea Downs vs Barrakee →Telopea Downs vs Havilah (Vic.) →

Frequently Asked Questions About Telopea Downs

What is the population of Telopea Downs VIC?

The population of Telopea Downs VIC is 44 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Telopea Downs?

The median personal income in Telopea Downs VIC is $1,042 per week, or $54,184 per year.The median household income is $1,906 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Telopea Downs?

Median rent in Telopea Downs VIC is $160 per week ($693 per month).Rent represents 8.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Telopea Downs?

The median age in Telopea Downs VIC is 26 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Telopea Downs a good suburb to live in?

Telopea Downs is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 44.The median income is $1,042/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Explore More

📊 Australian Average Salary 🏘️ Australian House Prices 🌆 Melbourne Cost of Living

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22482. All dollar figures in AUD.