Trentham, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Trentham VIC is 1,382 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Trentham is $723 per week ($37,596 per year). Median rent in Trentham is $386 per week ($1,673 per month). Trentham has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Trentham has a population density of 27 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Trentham is England. The most common religion is No religion (53.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is French. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Trentham is $1,733.

There were 30 recorded offences in Trentham in 2025-25, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (13 offences).

Population
1,382
Census 2021
Median income
$723/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$386/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
56years
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.

Trentham vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Trentham is $723 a week, 6% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 785th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $386 a week, $70 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 25.9% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 56, 13 years older 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.
MeasureTrenthamTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$723/wk$767/wk −6%$766/wk
Household income$1,489/wk$1,687/wk −12%$1,637/wk
Rent$386/wk$316/wk +22%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,733/mo$1,723/mo +1%$1,733/mo
Median age5643 +13 yrs42
Rent share of household income25.9%19.1% +6.8 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Trentham, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Trentham Population

1,382 residents at the 2021 Census.

Trentham Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$723/wk
$37,596 per year
Ranked 5,066 of 14,663
Median Rent
$386/wk
$1,673 per month
Ranked 2,377 of 14,663
Median Age
56years
18 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Trentham Rent Prices & Affordability

26% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,489/wk
Median rent $386/wk
Rent to income 25.9%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Trentham against your income

About $6,452 a month
Median rent $386/wk
Left after rent $1,103/wk
Rent share 25.9%

Trentham Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1093
avg ICSEA score
85
total students
Trentham District Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 85 students
1093
ICSEA

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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Trentham Map

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People in Trentham

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (697) Female 49.7% (688)

Population Density

27
people per km²
1,382 people · 51.4 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,901
Family income/wk

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)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
7.2%
New Zealand
1.7%
United States of America
0.9%
Germany
0.7%
Netherlands
0.7%
Scotland
0.7%
Singapore
0.4%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

French
0.8%
Croatian
0.4%
German
0.3%
Turkish
0.3%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%

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

Ancestry

English
46.6%
Australian
32.2%
Irish
20.8%
Scottish
15.4%
German
4.7%
Italian
2.0%
Dutch
2.0%
Maltese
1.5%
French
1.2%
Welsh
1.1%
Chinese
0.9%

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

Religion

No religion
53.2%
Catholic
14.8%
Not stated
11.4%
Anglican
11.1%
Uniting Church
3.2%
Christian (other)
1.3%
Presbyterian and Reformed
0.7%
Buddhism
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
54.1% 647
Separated
1.8% 22
Divorced
11.1% 133
Widowed
5.8% 69
Never married
27.2% 326

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
49.5%
Couple: children under 15
30.4%
Couple: no children under 15
12.0%
One parent: no children under 15
4.1%
One parent: children under 15
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
29.6%
2 persons
46.9%
3 persons
9.9%
4 persons
8.8%
5 persons
2.2%
6+ persons
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Trentham

Housing Tenure

Of the 553 occupied private dwellings in Trentham at the 2021 Census, 11.2% were rented, 53.3% owned outright and 31.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.5% 14 dwellings
Owned outright
53.3% 295 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
31.5% 174 dwellings
Rented
11.2% 62 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.4% 8 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
96.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.7%
2 bedrooms
22.1%
3 bedrooms
50.9%
4 bedrooms
18.8%
5 bedrooms
2.8%
6+ bedrooms
1.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.9%
$300-$449/mo
2.0%
$600-$799/mo
8.6%
$800-$999/mo
8.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
16.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
11.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
6.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.0%
1 vehicle
33.9%
2 vehicles
41.7%
3 vehicles
12.6%
4+ vehicles
9.8%

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

Work, income and education in Trentham

Employment

Employed full-time
28.9% 296 people
Employed part-time
22.1% 227 people
Unemployed
1.3% 13 people
Not in labour force
47.7% 489 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
32.7%
Managers
21.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.5%
Community & Personal Service
11.6%
Clerical & Administrative
9.2%
Labourers
5.4%
Sales Workers
2.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.7%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.1%
$1-$149/wk
1.0%
$150-$299/wk
1.9%
$300-$399/wk
2.5%
$400-$499/wk
8.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.9%
$650-$799/wk
6.4%
$800-$999/wk
6.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.5%
$4,000+/wk
11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.6%
$1-$149/wk
4.7%
$150-$299/wk
7.1%
$300-$399/wk
4.4%
$400-$499/wk
5.7%
$500-$649/wk
4.2%
$650-$799/wk
10.2%
$800-$999/wk
8.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.2%
$3,500+/wk
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.5%
Did not go to work
18.4%
Walked only
6.7%
Truck
3.1%
Car (passenger)
2.2%
Other
1.1%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
68.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
14.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.9%

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

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
31.0%
Certificate III/IV
25.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.0%
Postgraduate Degree
14.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.7%
Certificate I/II
0.7%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.4%
Society & Culture
20.0%
Engineering
12.7%
Health
9.6%
Creative Arts
8.4%
Education
7.7%
Architecture & Building
7.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.6%
Agriculture & Environment
3.8%
Information Technology
0.7%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
38.5%
Secondary: Government
17.3%
Vocational Education
12.8%
Secondary: Catholic
11.2%
Pre-school
7.8%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
7.8%
Primary: Catholic
4.5%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
86.1%
Has need for assistance
7.1%
Need for assistance not stated
6.4%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
116
Arthritis
77
Heart disease
57
Asthma
40
Lung condition
38
Cancer
36
Diabetes
32
Stroke
16
Kidney disease
9
Dementia
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
17.9% 194
Did not provide
82.1% 891

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
28.0% 303
Not a volunteer
72.0% 779

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.4% 4
Previously served
3.5% 38
Never served
96.1% 1,043

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
31.6%
1 child
13.7%
2 children
33.3%
3 children
17.0%
4 children
4.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
8
1951: 1960
31
1961: 1970
43
1971: 1980
40
1981: 1990
33
1991: 2000
33
2001: 2010
23
2011: 2015
21

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

Population Mobility

15.9%
moved in the last year
44.4%
moved in the last 5 years
2.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
49.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,068
Moved from VIC
110
Moved: same area (SA2)
59
Moved from NSW
11
Moved from overseas
6
Moved from ACT
4
Moved from TAS
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.6%
5: 14 hours
34.5%
15: 29 hours
19.0%
30+ hours
12.9%
Did not do domestic work
15.9%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.8%
Step family: no other children
8.0%
Intact family: other children present
4.5%
Blended family: no other children
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Trentham Crime Statistics

30 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Property Damage
13
Theft
8
Justice Procedures
4
Assault
2
Fraud
2
Break & Enter
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Trentham

The closest suburb to Trentham is Trentham East, 6.3 km away.

Trentham East
6.3 km away · income $900/wk · rent $257/wk
Blackwood (Vic.)
11.7 km away · income $767/wk · rent $305/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Trentham

What is the population of Trentham VIC?

The population of Trentham VIC is 1,382 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 27 people per km². Trentham is ranked #3,505 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Trentham?

The median personal income in Trentham VIC is $723 per week, or $37,596 per year. The median household income is $1,489 per week. Family income is $1,901 per week. Trentham is ranked #5,066 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Trentham?

Median rent in Trentham VIC is $386 per week ($1,673 per month). Rent represents 25.9% of household income, which is considered moderate. Trentham ranks #2,377 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Trentham?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Trentham VIC is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Trentham?

The median age in Trentham VIC is 56 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Trentham a good suburb to live in?

Trentham is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,382. The median income is $723/wk, which is below the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.9% 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: 22577. All dollar figures in AUD.