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Underbool VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Underbool VIC is 215 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Underbool is $747 per week ($38,844 per year). Median rent in Underbool is $150 per week ($650 per month). Underbool has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Underbool has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Underbool is $433.

There were 4 recorded offences in Underbool in 2025-25, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (3 offences).

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Underbool Population

residents (Census 2021)

Underbool Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$747/wk

$38,844 per year

#4584 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

#8205 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$433/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.6 per bedroom

Underbool Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (111) Female 49.5% (109)

Population Density

0.6

people per km²

215 people · 353.8 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$1,625

Family income/wk

Underbool 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 & Locality (SAL)

Underbool Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

80.8% 63 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

19.2% 15 dwellings

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

Underbool Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Underbool Religion

No Religion

36.6%

Anglican

16.4%

Catholic

14.6%

Not stated

14.1%

Uniting Church

11.7%

Christian (other)

2.8%

Brethren

2.3%

Baptist

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Underbool Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

39.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

27.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.5%

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

Underbool Employment

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Employed full-time

37.0% 57 people

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Employed part-time

17.5% 27 people

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Unemployed

7.8% 12 people

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Not in labour force

37.7% 58 people

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

Underbool Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.9%

Bachelor Degree

22.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.1%

Postgraduate Degree

5.3%

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

Underbool Occupation

Managers

26.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.0%

Community & Personal Service

20.0%

Professionals

13.3%

Clerical & Administrative

11.1%

Labourers

8.9%

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

Underbool Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

24.3%

Education

24.3%

Engineering

21.6%

Architecture & Building

10.8%

Management & Commerce

10.8%

Health

8.1%

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

Underbool Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Underbool Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

3.2%

$400-$499/wk

11.8%

$500-$649/wk

6.5%

$650-$799/wk

9.7%

$800-$999/wk

14.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

4.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.2%

$4,000+/wk

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Underbool Marital Status

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Married

55.2% 101

↔️

Separated

3.8% 7

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Divorced

4.4% 8

🕊️

Widowed

10.9% 20

👤

Never married

25.7% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Underbool Ancestry

English

40.3%

Australian

37.5%

Scottish

8.5%

Irish

5.6%

German

4.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.6%

Greek

1.2%

Polish

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Underbool School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

57.1%

Secondary — Government

25.7%

Pre-school

8.6%

Vocational Education

8.6%

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

Underbool Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.6% 30

✅

No need for assistance

92.4% 363

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

Underbool Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

43.8% 70

—

Not a volunteer

56.3% 90

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Underbool Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

47.1%

$300-$449/mo

23.5%

$600-$799/mo

29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Underbool How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

86.8%

Walked only

13.2%

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

Underbool Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.3%

1 vehicle

23.1%

2 vehicles

38.5%

3 vehicles

19.8%

4+ vehicles

15.4%

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

Underbool Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

13.2%

3 bedrooms

48.4%

4 bedrooms

38.5%

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

Underbool Population Mobility

6.3%

moved in the last year

23.0%

moved in the last 5 years

8.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Underbool Indigenous Population

0.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

390

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Underbool Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

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

Underbool Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

3.7%

$1-$149/wk

2.9%

$150-$299/wk

2.2%

$300-$399/wk

5.9%

$400-$499/wk

12.5%

$500-$649/wk

6.6%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

14.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.4%

$3,500+/wk

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Underbool Family Structure

Couple — no children

45.8%

Couple — children under 15

32.0%

Couple — no children under 15

12.4%

One parent — children under 15

5.2%

One parent — no children under 15

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Underbool Military Service

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Previously served

2.4% 4

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Never served

97.6% 161

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Underbool Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.5% 18

—

Did not provide

88.5% 139

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Underbool Children Ever Born

No children

7.3%

1 child

7.3%

2 children

27.3%

3 children

52.7%

4 children

5.5%

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

Underbool When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

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

Underbool Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.9%

5–14 hours

29.0%

15–29 hours

19.8%

30+ hours

12.3%

Did not do domestic work

21.0%

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

Underbool Household Size

1 person

31.6%

2 persons

42.9%

3 persons

13.3%

4 persons

3.1%

5 persons

9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Underbool Where Residents Moved From

Same address

178

Moved from VIC

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

Underbool Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Underbool Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

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

Underbool Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,273/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.8%

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

If you earn X in Underbool

Your weekly income

≈ $5,516/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $1,123/wk

Rent share 11.8%

Underbool vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Boosey

Pop: 108 Income: $756/wk Rent: $461/wk

Hedley

Pop: 108 Income: $489/wk Rent: $190/wk

Mannerim

Pop: 108 Income: $937/wk Rent: $490/wk

Moutajup

Pop: 108 Income: $1,102/wk Rent: $200/wk

Bendoc

Pop: 109 Income: $680/wk Rent: $158/wk

Edi Upper

Pop: 109 Income: $739/wk Rent: $150/wk

Compare Underbool

Underbool vs Boosey →Underbool vs Hedley →Underbool vs Mannerim →Underbool vs Moutajup →

Frequently Asked Questions About Underbool

What is the population of Underbool VIC?

The population of Underbool VIC is 215 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².Underbool is ranked #6,766 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Underbool?

The median personal income in Underbool VIC is $747 per week, or $38,844 per year.The median household income is $1,273 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.Underbool is ranked #4,584 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Underbool?

Median rent in Underbool VIC is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 11.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Underbool ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Underbool?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Underbool VIC is $433. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Underbool?

The median age in Underbool VIC is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Underbool a good suburb to live in?

Underbool is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 215.The median income is $747/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.8% 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: 22612. All dollar figures in AUD.