The Sisters VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of The Sisters VIC is 110 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in The Sisters is $1,096 per week ($56,992 per year). Median rent in The Sisters is $200 per week ($867 per month). The Sisters has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. The Sisters has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Filipin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Sisters is $791.

There were 2 recorded offences in The Sisters in 2025-25, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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The Sisters Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

The Sisters Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,096/wk
$56,992 per year
#721 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
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Median Age
43years
5 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$791/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

The Sisters Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.6% (60) Female 44.4% (48)

Population Density

1.5
people per km²
110 people · 71.2 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,457
Family income/wk

The Sisters 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

The Sisters Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
73.3% 22 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
26.7% 8 dwellings

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

The Sisters Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

The Sisters Religion

Catholic
45.7%
No Religion
19.8%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
12.1%
Not stated
8.6%
Uniting Church
7.8%
Anglican
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

The Sisters Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
40.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
21.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.1%

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

The Sisters Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Filipin
50.0%
SAL Tot
50.0%

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

The Sisters Employment

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Employed full-time
47.9% 34 people
Employed part-time
31.0% 22 people
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Not in labour force
21.1% 15 people

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

The Sisters Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.0%
Bachelor Degree
33.3%
Certificate I/II
16.7%

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

The Sisters Occupation

Managers
34.8%
Professionals
17.4%
Community & Personal Service
17.4%
Sales Workers
17.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.0%

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

The Sisters Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
40.0%
Health
30.0%
Society & Culture
30.0%

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

The Sisters Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

The Sisters Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
14.3%
$400-$499/wk
10.7%
$800-$999/wk
10.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
21.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
17.9%
$4,000+/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

The Sisters Marital Status

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Married
50.6% 44
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Divorced
10.3% 9
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Widowed
8.0% 7
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Never married
31.0% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

The Sisters Ancestry

Australian
35.1%
English
28.4%
Irish
14.9%
Scottish
14.9%
German
3.7%
Filipino
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

The Sisters School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
47.4%
Primary — Catholic
36.8%
Secondary — Catholic
15.8%

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

The Sisters Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 206

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

The Sisters Volunteering

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Volunteer
20.5% 16
Not a volunteer
79.5% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

The Sisters Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

The Sisters How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.8%
Did not go to work
16.7%
Walked only
9.5%

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

The Sisters Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.1%
2 vehicles
31.6%
3 vehicles
10.5%
4+ vehicles
36.8%

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

The Sisters Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
10.8%
3 bedrooms
54.1%
4 bedrooms
21.6%
5 bedrooms
13.5%

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

The Sisters Population Mobility

6.1%
moved in the last year
23.3%
moved in the last 5 years
1.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
74.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

The Sisters Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
195
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

The Sisters Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
5
Diabetes
4
Heart disease
4
Asthma
3

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

The Sisters Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
6.6%
$300-$399/wk
6.6%
$650-$799/wk
6.6%
$800-$999/wk
18.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.9%
$3,500+/wk
18.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

The Sisters Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
55.3%
Couple — no children
25.0%
Couple — no children under 15
14.5%
One parent — no children under 15
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

The Sisters Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
5.9% 4
Did not provide
94.1% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

The Sisters Children Ever Born

2 children
54.5%
3 children
45.5%

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

The Sisters Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.3%
5–14 hours
21.9%
15–29 hours
8.2%
30+ hours
12.3%
Did not do domestic work
45.2%

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

The Sisters Household Size

1 person
31.8%
2 persons
29.5%
3 persons
20.5%
4 persons
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

The Sisters Where Residents Moved From

Same address
93
Moved from VIC
3

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

The Sisters Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

The Sisters Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

The Sisters Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,107/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.5%

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

If you earn X in The Sisters

≈ $9,130/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,907/wk
Rent share 9.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

The Sisters vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sisters

What is the population of The Sisters VIC?

The population of The Sisters VIC is 110 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.5 people per km².The Sisters is ranked #8,678 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in The Sisters?

The median personal income in The Sisters VIC is $1,096 per week, or $56,992 per year.The median household income is $2,107 per week.Family income is $2,457 per week.The Sisters is ranked #721 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in The Sisters?

Median rent in The Sisters VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 9.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.The Sisters ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in The Sisters?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Sisters VIC is $791. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in The Sisters?

The median age in The Sisters VIC is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is The Sisters a good suburb to live in?

The Sisters is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 110.The median income is $1,096/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.5% 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: 22502. All dollar figures in AUD.