The Cove VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of The Cove VIC is 18 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in The Cove is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in The Cove is $100 per week ($433 per month). The Cove has a median age of 61 years, older than the national median of 38. The Cove has a population density of 2.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (47% of residents).

There were 1 recorded offences in The Cove in 2019-19, a rate of 56 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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The Cove Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

The Cove Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$900/wk
$46,800 per year
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Median Rent
$100/wk
$433 per month
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Median Age
61years
23 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

The Cove Demographics

Gender Split

Male 20.0% (3) Female 80.0% (12)

Population Density

2.4
people per km²
18 people · 7.5 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,749
Family income/wk

The Cove Age Distribution

35-39
55-59
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

The Cove Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 3 dwellings

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

The Cove Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

The Cove Religion

Not stated
47.1%
Catholic
17.6%
No Religion
17.6%
Christian (other)
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

The Cove Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
100.0%

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

The Cove Employment

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Employed full-time
50.0% 4 people
Employed part-time
50.0% 4 people

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

The Cove Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

The Cove Marital Status

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Married
61.1% 11
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Widowed
16.7% 3
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Never married
22.2% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

The Cove Ancestry

Australian
34.8%
Scottish
30.4%
English
17.4%
Irish
17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

The Cove Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
35.0% 14
No need for assistance
65.0% 26

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

The Cove Volunteering

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Volunteer
21.1% 4
Not a volunteer
78.9% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

The Cove How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

The Cove Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
60.0%
4 bedrooms
40.0%

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

The Cove Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
26.3%
moved in the last 5 years
87.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

The Cove Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
29
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

The Cove Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
23.5%
$650-$799/wk
35.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
41.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

The Cove Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
72.7%
Couple — no children
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

The Cove Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
25.0% 4
Did not provide
75.0% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

The Cove Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.1%
5–14 hours
17.4%
15–29 hours
17.4%
30+ hours
13.0%
Did not do domestic work
26.1%

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

The Cove Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2019-19 — 1 total

Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2018
2019

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

The Cove Rent Prices & Affordability

4%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,249/wk
Median Rent $100/wk
Rent-to-Income 4.4%

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

If you earn X in The Cove

≈ $9,746/month
Median rent $100/wk
Left after rent $2,149/wk
Rent share 4.4%

The Cove vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About The Cove

What is the population of The Cove VIC?

The population of The Cove VIC is 18 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.4 people per km².

What is the median income in The Cove?

The median personal income in The Cove VIC is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $2,249 per week.Family income is $2,749 per week.

How much is rent in The Cove?

Median rent in The Cove VIC is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 4.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in The Cove?

The median age in The Cove VIC is 61 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is The Cove a good suburb to live in?

The Cove is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 18.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (4.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22497. All dollar figures in AUD.