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Towong VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Towong VIC is 143 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Towong is $690 per week ($35,880 per year). Median rent in Towong is $175 per week ($758 per month). Towong has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Towong has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Towong is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Towong is $1,083.

There were 4 recorded offences in Towong in 2025-25, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (3 offences).

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Towong Population

residents (Census 2021)

Towong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$690/wk

$35,880 per year

#5661 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$175/wk

$758 per month

#7967 of 14,663

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Median Age

60years

22 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Towong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.6% (82) Female 41.4% (58)

Population Density

1.9

people per km²

143 people · 77.2 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,812

Family income/wk

Towong Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Towong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

78.8% 41 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

21.2% 11 dwellings

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

Towong Country of Birth

Australia

93.7%

England

6.3%

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

Towong Religion

No Religion

45.5%

Anglican

25.2%

Catholic

11.4%

Uniting Church

9.8%

Not stated

3.3%

Baptist

2.4%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Towong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

57.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.7%

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

Towong Employment

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Employed full-time

36.5% 38 people

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Employed part-time

17.3% 18 people

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Not in labour force

46.2% 48 people

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

Towong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

64.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

27.1%

Bachelor Degree

8.3%

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

Towong Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

37.1%

Managers

31.4%

Professionals

11.4%

Sales Workers

11.4%

Community & Personal Service

8.6%

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

Towong Field of Study

Engineering

32.4%

Management & Commerce

21.6%

Agriculture & Environment

16.2%

Health

10.8%

Society & Culture

10.8%

Education

8.1%

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

Towong Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Towong Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

9.3%

$400-$499/wk

16.7%

$650-$799/wk

11.1%

$800-$999/wk

7.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.1%

$4,000+/wk

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Towong Marital Status

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Married

60.7% 74

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Separated

3.3% 4

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Divorced

13.1% 16

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Widowed

4.1% 5

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Never married

18.9% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Towong Ancestry

English

35.2%

Australian

34.1%

German

7.8%

Irish

6.7%

Scottish

5.6%

Other

2.8%

Chinese

2.2%

Welsh

2.2%

Italian

1.7%

South African

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Towong School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

33.3%

Primary — Government

28.6%

Primary — Catholic

23.8%

Pre-school

14.3%

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

Towong Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.9% 13

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No need for assistance

95.1% 251

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

Towong Volunteering

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Volunteer

35.6% 42

—

Not a volunteer

64.4% 76

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Towong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.9%

Walked only

18.2%

Did not go to work

15.9%

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

Towong Car Ownership

1 vehicle

19.0%

2 vehicles

43.1%

3 vehicles

25.9%

4+ vehicles

12.1%

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

Towong Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

21.0%

3 bedrooms

45.2%

4 bedrooms

27.4%

6+ bedrooms

6.5%

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

Towong Population Mobility

12.5%

moved in the last year

29.3%

moved in the last 5 years

4.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Towong Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

257

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Towong Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Heart disease

Mental health

Kidney disease

Asthma

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

Towong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.2%

$1-$149/wk

5.6%

$150-$299/wk

4.7%

$300-$399/wk

8.4%

$400-$499/wk

6.5%

$500-$649/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

13.1%

$800-$999/wk

5.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.7%

$3,500+/wk

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Towong Family Structure

Couple — no children

51.8%

Couple — children under 15

33.6%

Couple — no children under 15

8.2%

One parent — children under 15

3.6%

One parent — no children under 15

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Towong Military Service

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Previously served

5.2% 6

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Never served

94.8% 109

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Towong Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

8.8% 10

—

Did not provide

91.2% 103

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Towong Children Ever Born

No children

9.4%

2 children

59.4%

3 children

31.3%

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

Towong When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

2011–2015

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

Towong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

10.6%

5–14 hours

36.3%

15–29 hours

15.0%

30+ hours

20.4%

Did not do domestic work

17.7%

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

Towong Household Size

1 person

23.4%

2 persons

54.7%

3 persons

9.4%

4 persons

6.3%

6+ persons

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Towong Where Residents Moved From

Same address

119

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from ACT

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

Towong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Towong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Property Damage

Justice Procedures

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2025

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

Towong Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,291/wk

Median Rent $175/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.6%

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

If you earn X in Towong

Your weekly income

≈ $5,594/month

Median rent $175/wk

Left after rent $1,116/wk

Rent share 13.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Ouyen

Income: $614/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $10/wk

Dimboola

Income: $575/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $5/wk

Towong vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Crowlands

Pop: 72 Income: $525/wk Rent: $119/wk

Bemm River

Pop: 72 Income: $388/wk Rent: $220/wk

Cobrico

Pop: 72 Income: $604/wk

Giffard West

Pop: 72 Income: $487/wk Rent: $248/wk

Nalangil

Pop: 72 Income: $680/wk Rent: $180/wk

Perry Bridge

Pop: 72 Income: $702/wk Rent: $215/wk

Compare Towong

Towong vs Crowlands →Towong vs Bemm River →Towong vs Cobrico →Towong vs Giffard West →

Frequently Asked Questions About Towong

What is the population of Towong VIC?

The population of Towong VIC is 143 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.9 people per km².Towong is ranked #7,887 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Towong?

The median personal income in Towong VIC is $690 per week, or $35,880 per year.The median household income is $1,291 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.Towong is ranked #5,661 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Towong?

Median rent in Towong VIC is $175 per week ($758 per month).Rent represents 13.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Towong ranks #7,967 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Towong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Towong VIC is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Towong?

The median age in Towong VIC is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Towong a good suburb to live in?

Towong is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 143.The median income is $690/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.6% 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: 22563. All dollar figures in AUD.