Upper Gundowring VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Upper Gundowring VIC is 120 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Upper Gundowring is $670 per week ($34,840 per year). Median rent in Upper Gundowring is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Upper Gundowring has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Upper Gundowring has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Upper Gundowring is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Gundowring is $1,300.

There were 5 recorded offences in Upper Gundowring in 2025-25, a rate of 42 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (4 offences).

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Upper Gundowring Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Upper Gundowring Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$670/wk
$34,840 per year
#5982 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
#6115 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Upper Gundowring Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.4% (61) Female 49.6% (60)

Population Density

1.7
people per km²
120 people · 68.9 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,937
Family income/wk

Upper Gundowring 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
70-74
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Upper Gundowring Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
56.8% 21 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
43.2% 16 dwellings

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

Upper Gundowring Country of Birth

Australia
95.0%
England
5.0%

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

Upper Gundowring Religion

No Religion
50.8%
Anglican
19.5%
Catholic
11.0%
Uniting Church
9.3%
Lutheran
4.2%
Not stated
2.5%
Baptist
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Upper Gundowring Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.5%

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

Upper Gundowring Employment

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Employed full-time
38.5% 30 people
Employed part-time
21.8% 17 people
🏠
Not in labour force
39.7% 31 people

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

Upper Gundowring Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
48.9%
Bachelor Degree
20.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.0%
Certificate I/II
11.1%

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

Upper Gundowring Occupation

Managers
30.9%
Professionals
23.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.2%
Clerical & Administrative
10.9%
Labourers
10.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.5%

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

Upper Gundowring Field of Study

Engineering
34.4%
Health
28.1%
Agriculture & Environment
15.6%
Society & Culture
12.5%
Management & Commerce
9.4%

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

Upper Gundowring Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Upper Gundowring Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
6.3%
$500-$649/wk
12.5%
$650-$799/wk
16.7%
$800-$999/wk
10.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
14.6%
$4,000+/wk
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Upper Gundowring Marital Status

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Married
50.0% 47
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Divorced
7.4% 7
🕊️
Widowed
11.7% 11
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Never married
30.9% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Upper Gundowring Ancestry

Australian
33.3%
English
27.4%
Irish
10.1%
Scottish
7.7%
German
7.1%
Other
4.8%
Dutch
3.0%
Polish
2.4%
Welsh
2.4%
Italian
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Upper Gundowring School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
56.0%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
16.0%
Vocational Education
16.0%
Primary — Government
12.0%

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

Upper Gundowring Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
9.4% 22
No need for assistance
90.6% 211

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

Upper Gundowring Volunteering

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Volunteer
35.4% 34
Not a volunteer
64.6% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Upper Gundowring Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
36.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
27.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Upper Gundowring How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
60.0%
Walked only
20.0%
Did not go to work
13.3%
Car (passenger)
6.7%

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

Upper Gundowring Car Ownership

1 vehicle
34.8%
2 vehicles
28.3%
3 vehicles
28.3%
4+ vehicles
8.7%

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

Upper Gundowring Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
7.7%
3 bedrooms
53.8%
4 bedrooms
28.2%
5 bedrooms
10.3%

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

Upper Gundowring Population Mobility

12.3%
moved in the last year
31.1%
moved in the last 5 years
61.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Upper Gundowring Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
235
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Upper Gundowring Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
7
Heart disease
7
Diabetes
5
Mental health
5
Asthma
3

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

Upper Gundowring Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.0%
$150-$299/wk
6.7%
$300-$399/wk
13.3%
$400-$499/wk
5.0%
$500-$649/wk
5.0%
$650-$799/wk
15.0%
$800-$999/wk
5.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.3%
$3,500+/wk
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Upper Gundowring Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
50.0%
Couple — no children
29.6%
Couple — no children under 15
16.3%
One parent — no children under 15
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Upper Gundowring Military Service

🏅
Previously served
5.2% 5
👤
Never served
94.8% 91

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Upper Gundowring Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
19.1% 17
Did not provide
80.9% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Upper Gundowring Children Ever Born

No children
25.0%
2 children
28.1%
3 children
34.4%
4 children
12.5%

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

Upper Gundowring When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
4
1981–1990
6

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

Upper Gundowring Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.6%
5–14 hours
32.2%
15–29 hours
11.1%
30+ hours
18.9%
Did not do domestic work
22.2%

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

Upper Gundowring Household Size

1 person
30.6%
2 persons
30.6%
3 persons
8.2%
4 persons
20.4%
5 persons
10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Upper Gundowring Where Residents Moved From

Same address
100
Moved — same area (SA2)
14

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

Upper Gundowring Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Upper Gundowring Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 5 total

Justice Procedures
4
Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2017
2020
2021
2022
2025

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

Upper Gundowring Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,593/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.7%

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

If you earn X in Upper Gundowring

≈ $6,903/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,343/wk
Rent share 15.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Upper Gundowring vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Gundowring

What is the population of Upper Gundowring VIC?

The population of Upper Gundowring VIC is 120 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².Upper Gundowring is ranked #8,425 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Upper Gundowring?

The median personal income in Upper Gundowring VIC is $670 per week, or $34,840 per year.The median household income is $1,593 per week.Family income is $1,937 per week.Upper Gundowring is ranked #5,982 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Upper Gundowring?

Median rent in Upper Gundowring VIC is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 15.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Upper Gundowring ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Upper Gundowring?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Gundowring VIC is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Upper Gundowring?

The median age in Upper Gundowring VIC is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Upper Gundowring a good suburb to live in?

Upper Gundowring is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 120.The median income is $670/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.7% 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: 22615. All dollar figures in AUD.