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Trentham East VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Trentham East VIC is 181 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Trentham East is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Trentham East is $257 per week ($1,114 per month). Trentham East has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Trentham East has a population density of 5.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Trentham East is Germany. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Trentham East is $2,393.

There were 5 recorded offences in Trentham East in 2025-25, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Trentham East Population

residents (Census 2021)

Trentham East Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$900/wk

$46,800 per year

#2120 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$257/wk

$1,114 per month

#6030 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,393/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Trentham East Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.7% (98) Female 45.3% (81)

Population Density

5.0

people per km²

181 people · 36.0 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,471

Family income/wk

Trentham East Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

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 & Locality (SAL)

Trentham East Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

47.5% 29 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

52.5% 32 dwellings

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

Trentham East Country of Birth

Australia

95.8%

Germany

4.2%

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

Trentham East Religion

No Religion

51.4%

Catholic

24.0%

Not stated

10.9%

Uniting Church

6.9%

Anglican

3.4%

Christian (other)

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Trentham East Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

71.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

9.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.9%

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

Trentham East Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

100.0%

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

Trentham East Employment

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Employed full-time

41.7% 50 people

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Employed part-time

26.7% 32 people

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Not in labour force

31.7% 38 people

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

Trentham East Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

38.1%

Bachelor Degree

31.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.3%

Postgraduate Degree

8.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.3%

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

Trentham East Occupation

Professionals

33.8%

Managers

20.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.1%

Community & Personal Service

17.6%

Clerical & Administrative

4.4%

Labourers

4.4%

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

Trentham East Field of Study

Engineering

22.1%

Society & Culture

16.2%

Health

14.7%

Education

11.8%

Agriculture & Environment

10.3%

Management & Commerce

10.3%

Architecture & Building

8.8%

Creative Arts

5.9%

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

Trentham East Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Trentham East Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

5.4%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

12.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

19.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

14.3%

$4,000+/wk

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Trentham East Marital Status

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Married

54.3% 82

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Divorced

11.9% 18

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Widowed

3.3% 5

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Never married

30.5% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Trentham East Ancestry

Australian

29.7%

English

27.3%

Irish

20.1%

Scottish

6.0%

Italian

4.0%

German

3.2%

Dutch

2.8%

Filipino

2.0%

Hungarian

2.0%

Chinese

1.6%

Other

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Trentham East School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

42.9%

Secondary — Catholic

17.9%

Pre-school

14.3%

Secondary — Government

14.3%

Vocational Education

10.7%

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

Trentham East Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.4% 11

✅

No need for assistance

96.6% 313

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

Trentham East Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

25.7% 37

—

Not a volunteer

74.3% 107

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Trentham East Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

28.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

28.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

21.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Trentham East How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.2%

Did not go to work

21.2%

Walked only

13.6%

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

Trentham East Car Ownership

1 vehicle

22.9%

2 vehicles

34.3%

3 vehicles

11.4%

4+ vehicles

31.4%

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

Trentham East Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

11.1%

3 bedrooms

52.4%

4 bedrooms

27.0%

5 bedrooms

9.5%

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

Trentham East Population Mobility

10.2%

moved in the last year

33.8%

moved in the last 5 years

1.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

66.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Trentham East Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

320

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Trentham East Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Heart disease

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

Trentham East Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.0%

$1-$149/wk

2.5%

$150-$299/wk

7.6%

$300-$399/wk

6.7%

$400-$499/wk

2.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

8.4%

$800-$999/wk

13.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.5%

$3,500+/wk

9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Trentham East Family Structure

Couple — no children

38.6%

Couple — children under 15

37.2%

Couple — no children under 15

15.9%

One parent — no children under 15

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Trentham East Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.4% 17

—

Did not provide

87.6% 120

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Trentham East Children Ever Born

No children

18.0%

1 child

22.0%

2 children

52.0%

3 children

8.0%

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

Trentham East When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Trentham East Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.8%

5–14 hours

35.0%

15–29 hours

23.8%

30+ hours

11.9%

Did not do domestic work

12.6%

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

Trentham East Household Size

1 person

24.6%

2 persons

44.6%

3 persons

9.2%

4 persons

21.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Trentham East Where Residents Moved From

Same address

149

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Trentham East Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.8%

Step family — no other children

18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Trentham East Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 5 total

Theft

Assault

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Trentham East Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,204/wk

Median Rent $257/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.7%

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

If you earn X in Trentham East

Your weekly income

≈ $9,551/month

Median rent $257/wk

Left after rent $1,947/wk

Rent share 11.7%

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Trentham East vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Childers (Vic.)

Pop: 91 Income: $628/wk Rent: $130/wk

Dutton Way

Pop: 91 Income: $617/wk Rent: $210/wk

Goomalibee

Pop: 91 Income: $900/wk Rent: $200/wk

Middle Tarwin

Pop: 91 Income: $939/wk Rent: $180/wk

Molesworth (Vic.)

Pop: 91 Income: $660/wk Rent: $351/wk

Wood Wood

Pop: 91 Income: $545/wk Rent: $220/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Trentham East

What is the population of Trentham East VIC?

The population of Trentham East VIC is 181 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.0 people per km².Trentham East is ranked #7,244 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Trentham East?

The median personal income in Trentham East VIC is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $2,204 per week.Family income is $2,471 per week.Trentham East is ranked #2,120 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Trentham East?

Median rent in Trentham East VIC is $257 per week ($1,114 per month).Rent represents 11.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Trentham East ranks #6,030 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Trentham East?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Trentham East VIC is $2,393. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Trentham East?

The median age in Trentham East VIC is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Trentham East a good suburb to live in?

Trentham East is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 181.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.7% 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: 22578. All dollar figures in AUD.