Suburbs Terang

Victoria · Suburb Profile

Terang VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Terang VIC is 2,254 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Terang is $651 per week ($33,852 per year). Median rent in Terang is $225 per week ($975 per month). Terang has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Terang has a population density of 18.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Terang is England. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Terang is $1,066.

There were 117 recorded offences in Terang in 2025-25, a rate of 52 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (24 offences).

Terang Map

📍
Loading map…

📍 Terang, Victoria — 38.2463°S, 142.8853°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (1)

Terang Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Terang Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$651/wk
$33,852 per year
#6316 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$225/wk
$975 per month
#6923 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,066/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Terang Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.5% (1,094) Female 51.5% (1,162)

Population Density

18.9
people per km²
2,254 people · 119.4 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,552
Family income/wk

Terang 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)

Terang Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
60.4% 415 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
39.6% 272 dwellings

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

Terang Country of Birth

Australia
97.1%
England
1.7%
China
0.5%
India
0.4%
Fiji
0.3%

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

Terang Religion

No Religion
38.3%
Catholic
34.1%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
8.0%
Not stated
7.0%
Anglican
6.3%
Uniting Church
4.9%
Christian (other)
0.8%
Salvation Army
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Terang Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
19.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.8%

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

Terang Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Punjabi
26.1%
Italian
21.7%
Spanish
21.7%
Malayalam
17.4%
Other
13.0%

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

Terang Employment

💼
Employed full-time
33.1% 567 people
⏰
Employed part-time
20.3% 347 people
🔍
Unemployed
2.3% 39 people
🏠
Not in labour force
44.3% 759 people

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

Terang Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
47.7%
Bachelor Degree
20.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.8%
Postgraduate Degree
4.3%
Certificate I/II
4.3%

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

Terang Occupation

Community & Personal Service
19.8%
Professionals
19.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.3%
Managers
13.5%
Labourers
9.3%
Clerical & Administrative
9.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.2%
Sales Workers
5.7%

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

Terang Field of Study

Engineering
17.1%
Management & Commerce
17.1%
Health
14.5%
Society & Culture
13.1%
Agriculture & Environment
10.1%
Education
8.4%
Architecture & Building
6.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.3%
Creative Arts
3.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.4%
Information Technology
1.4%

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

Terang Dwelling Types

Separate house
92.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Terang Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.4%
$300-$399/wk
2.9%
$400-$499/wk
11.9%
$500-$649/wk
5.2%
$650-$799/wk
8.8%
$800-$999/wk
11.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.3%
$4,000+/wk
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Terang Marital Status

💍
Married
44.7% 850
↔️
Separated
4.5% 85
📋
Divorced
9.2% 176
🕊️
Widowed
8.3% 158
👤
Never married
33.3% 634

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Terang Ancestry

Australian
34.5%
English
32.0%
Irish
15.0%
Scottish
9.4%
German
2.2%
Other
1.7%
Dutch
1.6%
Italian
1.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
0.9%
Indian
0.5%
Chinese
0.5%
New Zealander
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Terang School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
22.1%
Secondary — Government
21.5%
Primary — Catholic
18.5%
Secondary — Catholic
14.1%
Vocational Education
13.3%
Pre-school
9.5%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
1.0%

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

Terang Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
10.9% 469
✅
No need for assistance
89.1% 3,818

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

Terang Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
21.3% 381
—
Not a volunteer
78.7% 1,404

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Terang Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.7%
$300-$449/mo
5.4%
$450-$599/mo
4.6%
$600-$799/mo
11.7%
$800-$999/mo
17.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
30.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
13.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
8.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Terang How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.0%
Did not go to work
11.1%
Walked only
5.4%
Car (passenger)
4.9%
Truck
1.4%
Bicycle
1.1%
Other
1.0%

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

Terang Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.3%
1 vehicle
35.4%
2 vehicles
34.1%
3 vehicles
15.5%
4+ vehicles
9.7%

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

Terang Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.0%
2 bedrooms
18.0%
3 bedrooms
52.8%
4 bedrooms
22.2%
5 bedrooms
3.1%
6+ bedrooms
0.9%

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

Terang Population Mobility

11.8%
moved in the last year
33.7%
moved in the last 5 years
3.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
54.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Terang Indigenous Population

1.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
55
Indigenous residents
4,245
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Terang Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
275
Asthma
108
Arthritis
101
Heart disease
85
Diabetes
75
Lung condition
66
Cancer
55
Stroke
42
Kidney disease
30
Dementia
7

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

Terang Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.6%
$1-$149/wk
4.1%
$150-$299/wk
7.5%
$300-$399/wk
5.8%
$400-$499/wk
7.6%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
11.0%
$800-$999/wk
13.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.6%
$3,500+/wk
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Terang Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
35.7%
Couple — no children
34.4%
Couple — no children under 15
13.1%
One parent — no children under 15
8.5%
One parent — children under 15
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Terang Military Service

🏅
Previously served
2.8% 50
👤
Never served
97.2% 1,741

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Terang Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
16.6% 292
—
Did not provide
83.4% 1,471

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Terang Children Ever Born

No children
28.1%
1 child
10.7%
2 children
23.1%
3 children
22.8%
4 children
10.8%
5+ children
4.5%

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

Terang When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
20
1961–1970
19
1971–1980
11
1981–1990
3
1991–2000
21
2001–2010
14
2011–2015
16
2018
4
2019
8
2020
6
2021
9

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

Terang Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.6%
5–14 hours
24.5%
15–29 hours
14.1%
30+ hours
12.1%
Did not do domestic work
28.8%

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

Terang Household Size

1 person
32.3%
2 persons
39.2%
3 persons
11.7%
4 persons
9.2%
5 persons
5.5%
6+ persons
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Terang Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,833
Moved from VIC
129
Moved — same area (SA2)
87
Moved from NSW
11
Moved from overseas
9
Moved from SA
7
Moved from QLD
4

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

Terang Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
88.0%
Step family — no other children
6.3%
Blended family — no other children
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Terang Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 117 total

Theft
24
Drug Offences
21
Weapons
19
Assault
16
Property Damage
14
Justice Procedures
12
Break & Enter
8
Robbery
1
Fraud
1
Public Order
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Terang Schools

1
schools nearby
0
government
1046
avg ICSEA score
122
total students
St Thomas' School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 122 students
1046
ICSEA

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

View all schools in Terang with map →

Terang Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,162/wk
Median Rent $225/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.4%

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

If you earn X in Terang

≈ $5,035/month
Median rent $225/wk
Left after rent $937/wk
Rent share 19.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Mortlake (Vic.)
Income: $572/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $5/wk
Heywood
Income: $622/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $45/wk
Warracknabeal
Income: $637/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $45/wk
Boolarra
Income: $599/wk Rent: $218/wk Save: $7/wk
Nathalia
Income: $628/wk Rent: $194/wk Save: $31/wk
Kerang
Income: $573/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $25/wk
Nhill
Income: $717/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $25/wk
Heyfield
Income: $530/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $15/wk

Terang vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Flinders (Vic.)
Pop: 1,130 Income: $1,118/wk Rent: $451/wk
Briagolong
Pop: 1,133 Income: $705/wk Rent: $250/wk
Batesford
Pop: 1,141 Income: $952/wk Rent: $325/wk
Officer South
Pop: 1,159 Income: $1,017/wk Rent: $393/wk
Ironbark (Vic.)
Pop: 1,163 Income: $696/wk Rent: $275/wk
Grantville
Pop: 1,168 Income: $625/wk Rent: $300/wk

Compare Terang

Terang vs Flinders (Vic.) →Terang vs Briagolong →Terang vs Batesford →Terang vs Officer South →

Frequently Asked Questions About Terang

What is the population of Terang VIC?

The population of Terang VIC is 2,254 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 18.9 people per km².Terang is ranked #2,858 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Terang?

The median personal income in Terang VIC is $651 per week, or $33,852 per year.The median household income is $1,162 per week.Family income is $1,552 per week.Terang is ranked #6,316 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Terang?

Median rent in Terang VIC is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 19.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Terang ranks #6,923 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Terang?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Terang VIC is $1,066. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Terang?

The median age in Terang VIC is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Terang a good suburb to live in?

Terang is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 2,254.The median income is $651/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Explore More

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

Looking for schools, childcare centres, and playgrounds in this area? See kid.com.au for family facilities data.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22488. All dollar figures in AUD.