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Thowgla Valley VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Thowgla Valley VIC is 70 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Thowgla Valley is $710 per week ($36,920 per year). Median rent in Thowgla Valley is $130 per week ($563 per month). Thowgla Valley has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Thowgla Valley has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Thowgla Valley is $1,275.

There were 1 recorded offences in Thowgla Valley in 2024-24, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Thowgla Valley Population

residents (Census 2021)

Thowgla Valley Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$710/wk

$36,920 per year

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Median Rent

$130/wk

$563 per month

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Median Age

57years

19 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,275/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Thowgla Valley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.4% (37) Female 45.6% (31)

Population Density

0.6

people per km²

70 people · 127.1 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,416

Family income/wk

Thowgla Valley Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Thowgla Valley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 19 dwellings

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

Thowgla Valley Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Thowgla Valley Religion

No Religion

51.4%

Catholic

15.3%

Anglican

13.9%

Uniting Church

9.7%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

5.6%

Baptist

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Thowgla Valley Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

38.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

29.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.5%

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

Thowgla Valley Employment

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Employed full-time

45.5% 25 people

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Employed part-time

10.9% 6 people

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Not in labour force

43.6% 24 people

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

Thowgla Valley Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

65.4%

Bachelor Degree

19.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.4%

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

Thowgla Valley Occupation

Managers

55.6%

Professionals

27.8%

Community & Personal Service

16.7%

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

Thowgla Valley Field of Study

Health

40.0%

Agriculture & Environment

20.0%

Education

20.0%

Society & Culture

20.0%

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

Thowgla Valley Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Thowgla Valley Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

9.1%

$800-$999/wk

27.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

18.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Thowgla Valley Marital Status

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Married

54.1% 33

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Separated

4.9% 3

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Divorced

4.9% 3

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Widowed

8.2% 5

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Never married

27.9% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Thowgla Valley Ancestry

English

31.4%

Australian

30.5%

Irish

19.0%

Other

8.6%

Scottish

7.6%

German

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Thowgla Valley School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.0%

Primary — Catholic

50.0%

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

Thowgla Valley Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.1% 3

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No need for assistance

97.9% 139

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

Thowgla Valley Volunteering

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Volunteer

27.9% 17

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Not a volunteer

72.1% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Thowgla Valley Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Thowgla Valley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Thowgla Valley Car Ownership

1 vehicle

10.0%

2 vehicles

53.3%

3 vehicles

26.7%

4+ vehicles

10.0%

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

Thowgla Valley Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

28.0%

3 bedrooms

40.0%

4 bedrooms

32.0%

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

Thowgla Valley Population Mobility

6.1%

moved in the last year

27.5%

moved in the last 5 years

5.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Thowgla Valley Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

127

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Thowgla Valley Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Cancer

Mental health

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

Thowgla Valley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk

13.8%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

27.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

24.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Thowgla Valley Family Structure

Couple — no children

36.2%

Couple — children under 15

36.2%

Couple — no children under 15

22.4%

One parent — no children under 15

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Thowgla Valley Military Service

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Previously served

5.1% 3

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Never served

94.9% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Thowgla Valley Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.2% 10

—

Did not provide

82.8% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Thowgla Valley Children Ever Born

2 children

72.7%

3 children

27.3%

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

Thowgla Valley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.6%

5–14 hours

37.3%

15–29 hours

10.2%

30+ hours

13.6%

Did not do domestic work

25.4%

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

Thowgla Valley Household Size

1 person

13.3%

2 persons

43.3%

3 persons

20.0%

4 persons

13.3%

5 persons

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Thowgla Valley Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Thowgla Valley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Thowgla Valley Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 1 total

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2017

2018

2019

2023

2024

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

Thowgla Valley Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,375/wk

Median Rent $130/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.5%

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

If you earn X in Thowgla Valley

Your weekly income

≈ $5,958/month

Median rent $130/wk

Left after rent $1,245/wk

Rent share 9.5%

Thowgla Valley vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Berringama

Pop: 35 Income: $933/wk Rent: $180/wk

Claretown

Pop: 35 Income: $624/wk Rent: $280/wk

Gatum

Pop: 35 Income: $840/wk Rent: $200/wk

Goschen

Pop: 35 Income: $1,062/wk Rent: $150/wk

Macks Creek

Pop: 35 Income: $619/wk Rent: $310/wk

Springdallah

Pop: 35 Income: $459/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thowgla Valley

What is the population of Thowgla Valley VIC?

The population of Thowgla Valley VIC is 70 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Thowgla Valley?

The median personal income in Thowgla Valley VIC is $710 per week, or $36,920 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,416 per week.

How much is rent in Thowgla Valley?

Median rent in Thowgla Valley VIC is $130 per week ($563 per month).Rent represents 9.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Thowgla Valley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Thowgla Valley VIC is $1,275. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Thowgla Valley?

The median age in Thowgla Valley VIC is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Thowgla Valley a good suburb to live in?

Thowgla Valley is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 70.The median income is $710/wk, which is below 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.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22513. All dollar figures in AUD.