Travancore, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Travancore VIC is 2,116 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Travancore is $1,027 per week ($53,404 per year). Median rent in Travancore is $351 per week ($1,521 per month). Travancore has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Travancore has a population density of 5,057 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Travancore is India. The most common religion is No religion (46.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Travancore is $1,513.

There were 180 recorded offences in Travancore in 2025-25, a rate of 85 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (114 offences).

Population

2,116

Census 2021

Median income

$1,027/wk

Personal, Census 2021

Median rent

$351/wk

Weekly, Census 2021

Median age

33years

Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

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Travancore Population

2,116 residents at the 2021 Census.

Travancore Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$1,027/wk

$53,404 per year

Ranked 1,053 of 14,663

Median Rent

$351/wk

$1,521 per month

Ranked 3,093 of 14,663

Median Age

33years

5 years younger than the national median

Mortgage

$1,513/mo

Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Travancore Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (1,087) Female 48.5% (1,022)

Population Density

5,057

people per km²

2,116 people · 0.4 km²

Households

1.9

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,288

Family income/wk

Travancore 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 and Locality (SAL)

Travancore Housing Tenure

Of the 1,052 occupied private dwellings in Travancore at the 2021 Census, 55.0% were rented, 16.8% owned outright and 24.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type

1.0% 10 dwellings

Owned outright

16.8% 177 dwellings

Owned with mortgage

24.8% 261 dwellings

Rented

55.0% 579 dwellings

Tenure type not stated

2.6% 27 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

India

7.5%

China

3.7%

Malaysia

2.4%

Philippines

2.2%

New Zealand

1.6%

Iran

1.6%

Vietnam

1.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Travancore Religion

No religion

46.9%

Catholic

15.6%

Not stated

8.0%

Hinduism

6.8%

Islam

4.6%

Buddhism

3.9%

Anglican

2.6%

Eastern Orthodox

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Travancore Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

89.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

4.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.1%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin

4.5%

Hindi

2.6%

Cantonese

2.6%

Italian

1.7%

Spanish

1.6%

Vietnamese

1.6%

Persian (excluding Dari)

1.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Travancore Employment

Employed full-time

46.7% 814 people

Employed part-time

23.5% 410 people

Unemployed

4.8% 84 people

Not in labour force

24.9% 434 people

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

Travancore Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

45.6%

Postgraduate Degree

26.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.4%

Certificate III/IV

9.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.2%

Certificate I/II

1.3%

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

Travancore Occupation

Professionals

46.2%

Managers

13.3%

Clerical & Administrative

12.6%

Community & Personal Service

11.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

6.3%

Sales Workers

4.4%

Labourers

3.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.4%

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

Travancore Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.7%

Society & Culture

16.4%

Health

12.9%

Engineering

9.6%

Information Technology

8.9%

Creative Arts

8.1%

Education

6.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.7%

Architecture & Building

4.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.1%

Agriculture & Environment

0.9%

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

Travancore Dwelling Types

Separate house

62.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

33.2%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Travancore Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.3%

$1-$149/wk

1.3%

$150-$299/wk

1.0%

$300-$399/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

3.0%

$500-$649/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

3.4%

$800-$999/wk

6.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.8%

$4,000+/wk

11.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Travancore Marital Status

Married

31.3% 604

Separated

2.8% 54

Divorced

7.2% 139

Widowed

1.8% 34

Never married

56.9% 1,099

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Travancore Ancestry

English

22.9%

Australian

18.9%

Chinese

11.8%

Irish

10.3%

Scottish

8.0%

Indian

7.5%

Italian

7.1%

German

3.5%

Filipino

2.8%

Vietnamese

2.0%

Greek

1.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Travancore School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

33.2%

Primary — Government

24.4%

Pre-school

11.7%

Primary — Catholic

8.8%

Secondary — Government

8.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.4%

Secondary — Catholic

3.4%

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

Travancore Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance

90.9%

Has need for assistance

3.4%

Need for assistance not stated

5.5%

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

Travancore Volunteering

Volunteer

15.6% 284

Not a volunteer

84.4% 1,541

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Travancore Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.4%

$450-$599/mo

2.7%

$600-$799/mo

1.8%

$800-$999/mo

6.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

30.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

18.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

24.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

5.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Travancore How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

46.3%

Did not go to work

22.3%

Tram/Light Rail

15.4%

Walked only

4.1%

Train

4.0%

Bicycle

3.0%

Car (passenger)

2.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.0%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.5%

Other

0.5%

Bus

0.4%

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

Travancore Car Ownership

0 vehicles

17.9%

1 vehicle

59.7%

2 vehicles

18.1%

3 vehicles

3.6%

4+ vehicles

0.8%

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

Travancore Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

11.5%

2 bedrooms

69.3%

3 bedrooms

11.8%

4 bedrooms

5.5%

5 bedrooms

1.9%

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

Travancore Population Mobility

33.6%

moved in the last year

63.7%

moved in the last 5 years

6.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

72.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Travancore Indigenous Population

1.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Travancore Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

245

Asthma

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Cancer

Kidney disease

Lung condition

Dementia

Stroke

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

Travancore Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.8%

$1-$149/wk

2.9%

$150-$299/wk

3.7%

$300-$399/wk

3.0%

$400-$499/wk

4.1%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

6.9%

$800-$999/wk

10.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.2%

$3,500+/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Travancore Family Structure

Couple — no children

49.2%

Couple — children under 15

27.3%

Couple — no children under 15

11.7%

One parent — no children under 15

6.1%

One parent — children under 15

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Travancore Military Service

Previously served

1.0% 18

Never served

99.0% 1,807

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Travancore Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

9.3% 169

Did not provide

90.7% 1,654

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Travancore Children Ever Born

No children

69.5%

1 child

11.8%

2 children

14.1%

3 children

4.1%

4 children

0.5%

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

Travancore When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

156

2011–2015

183

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Travancore Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.7%

5–14 hours

33.4%

15–29 hours

10.7%

30+ hours

5.1%

Did not do domestic work

28.0%

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

Travancore Household Size

1 person

42.2%

2 persons

39.9%

3 persons

9.9%

4 persons

6.1%

5 persons

1.6%

6+ persons

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Travancore Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,315

Moved from VIC

475

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved from ACT

Moved from SA

Moved from TAS

Moved from WA

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

Travancore Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

95.0%

Step family — no other children

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Travancore Crime Statistics

180 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft

114

Assault

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Justice Procedures

Fraud

Drug Offences

Public Order

Weapons

Total offences by year

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

Travancore Schools

schools nearby

government

1087

avg ICSEA score

15,884

total students

Brunswick South West Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 430 students

1168

ICSEA

Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 859 students

1161

ICSEA

Kensington Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 427 students

1153

ICSEA

Princes Hill Secondary College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 862 students

1152

ICSEA

Brunswick North Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 441 students

1151

ICSEA

Holy Rosary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 242 students

1149

ICSEA

Moonee Ponds Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 290 students

1145

ICSEA

St Mary's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 374 students

1144

ICSEA

Ascot Vale Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 265 students

1140

ICSEA

Flemington Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 328 students

1140

ICSEA

Brunswick North West Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 375 students

1140

ICSEA

Essendon Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 387 students

1137

ICSEA

Moonee Ponds West Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 289 students

1136

ICSEA

North Melbourne Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 910 students

1136

ICSEA

St Monica's Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 512 students

1129

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 55 schools.

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

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Travancore Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,692/wk

Median rent $351/wk

Rent to income 20.7%

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

Median rent in Travancore against your income

Your weekly income

About $7,332 a month

Median rent $351/wk

Left after rent $1,341/wk

Rent share 20.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Caulfield East

Income: $868/wk Rent: $320/wk $31/wk less rent

Yallambie

Income: $1,021/wk Rent: $340/wk $11/wk less rent

Marong

Income: $900/wk Rent: $350/wk $1/wk less rent

Ascot (Greater Bendigo - Vic.)

Income: $839/wk Rent: $350/wk $1/wk less rent

Herne Hill (Vic.)

Income: $870/wk Rent: $270/wk $81/wk less rent

Cardigan

Income: $883/wk Rent: $350/wk $1/wk less rent

South Geelong

Income: $937/wk Rent: $350/wk $1/wk less rent

Inverleigh

Income: $852/wk Rent: $300/wk $51/wk less rent

Travancore vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Travancore is $1,027 a week, 34% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 112th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $351 a week, $35 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 20.7% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 33, 10 years younger than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Travancore	Typical VIC	Difference	Typical Australia
Personal income	$1,027/wk	$767/wk	+34%	$766/wk
Household income	$1,692/wk	$1,687/wk	+0%	$1,637/wk
Rent	$351/wk	$316/wk	+11%	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,513/mo	$1,723/mo	−12%	$1,733/mo
Median age	33	43	−10 yrs	42
Rent share of household income	20.7%	19.1%	+1.7 pts	20.3%

Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au

Suburbs near Travancore

The closest suburb to Travancore is Flemington, 1.3 km away.

Flemington

1.3 km away · income $890/wk · rent $300/wk

Parkville (Vic.)

1.5 km away · income $586/wk · rent $396/wk

Ascot Vale

1.7 km away · income $1,080/wk · rent $370/wk

Kensington (Vic.)

1.7 km away · income $1,246/wk · rent $416/wk

North Melbourne

2.0 km away · income $943/wk · rent $381/wk

Brunswick West

2.0 km away · income $1,004/wk · rent $366/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Travancore

What is the population of Travancore VIC?

The population of Travancore VIC is 2,116 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 5,057 people per km². Travancore is ranked #2,941 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Travancore?

The median personal income in Travancore VIC is $1,027 per week, or $53,404 per year. The median household income is $1,692 per week. Family income is $2,288 per week. Travancore is ranked #1,053 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Travancore?

Median rent in Travancore VIC is $351 per week ($1,521 per month). Rent represents 20.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Travancore ranks #3,093 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Travancore?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Travancore VIC is $1,513. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Travancore?

The median age in Travancore VIC is 33 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Travancore a good suburb to live in?

Travancore is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 2,116. The median income is $1,027/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.7% 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: 22572. All dollar figures in AUD.