Vervale VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Vervale VIC is 44 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Vervale is $833 per week ($43,316 per year). Median rent in Vervale is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Vervale has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Vervale has a population density of 6.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Vervale is $2,817.

There were 2 recorded offences in Vervale in 2025-25, a rate of 45 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Vervale Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Vervale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$833/wk
$43,316 per year
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
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Median Age
55years
17 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,817/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Vervale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.8% (24) Female 44.2% (19)

Population Density

6.3
people per km²
44 people · 7.0 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,749
Family income/wk

Vervale Age Distribution

0-4
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Vervale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
70.0% 7 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
30.0% 3 dwellings

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

Vervale Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Vervale Religion

Catholic
41.2%
No Religion
35.3%
Not stated
14.7%
Anglican
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Vervale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.8%

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

Vervale Languages Spoken at Home

Italian
100.0%

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

Vervale Employment

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Employed full-time
57.6% 19 people
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Not in labour force
42.4% 14 people

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

Vervale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
55.6%
Bachelor Degree
44.4%

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

Vervale Occupation

Managers
70.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
30.0%

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

Vervale Field of Study

Engineering
50.0%
Architecture & Building
50.0%

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

Vervale Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Vervale Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
50.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
25.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Vervale Marital Status

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Married
41.9% 13
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Divorced
9.7% 3
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Never married
48.4% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Vervale Ancestry

Australian
33.3%
English
23.8%
Irish
23.8%
Italian
11.9%
Filipino
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Vervale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Vervale Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 73

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

Vervale Volunteering

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Volunteer
18.8% 6
Not a volunteer
81.3% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Vervale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Vervale Car Ownership

2 vehicles
53.8%
3 vehicles
46.2%

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

Vervale Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
73.3%
4 bedrooms
26.7%

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

Vervale Population Mobility

10.8%
moved in the last year
34.2%
moved in the last 5 years
8.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Vervale Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
89
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Vervale Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
5
Mental health
5

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

Vervale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.0%
$650-$799/wk
20.0%
$800-$999/wk
20.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
32.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Vervale Family Structure

Couple — no children
53.1%
Couple — children under 15
31.3%
One parent — no children under 15
15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Vervale Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
27.8% 10
Did not provide
72.2% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Vervale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
29.6%
5–14 hours
29.6%
30+ hours
14.8%
Did not do domestic work
25.9%

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

Vervale Household Size

1 person
16.7%
2 persons
41.7%
3 persons
29.2%
4 persons
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Vervale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Theft
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Vervale Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.8%

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

If you earn X in Vervale

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,075/wk
Rent share 21.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Vervale vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Vervale

What is the population of Vervale VIC?

The population of Vervale VIC is 44 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Vervale?

The median personal income in Vervale VIC is $833 per week, or $43,316 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,749 per week.

How much is rent in Vervale?

Median rent in Vervale VIC is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 21.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Vervale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Vervale VIC is $2,817. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Vervale?

The median age in Vervale VIC is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Vervale a good suburb to live in?

Vervale is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 44.The median income is $833/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.8% 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: 22629. All dollar figures in AUD.