Warburton, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Warburton VIC is 2,020 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Warburton is $599 per week ($31,148 per year). Median rent in Warburton is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Warburton has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Warburton has a population density of 15 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Warburton is England. The most common religion is No religion (54.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Warburton is $1,400.

There were 111 recorded offences in Warburton in 2025-25, a rate of 55 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (44 offences).

Population
2,020
Census 2021
Median income
$599/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$290/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
50years
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.

Warburton vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Warburton is $599 a week, 22% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 1,110th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $290 a week, $26 less than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 25.3% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 50, 7 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.
MeasureWarburtonTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$599/wk$767/wk −22%$766/wk
Household income$1,147/wk$1,687/wk −32%$1,637/wk
Rent$290/wk$316/wk −8%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,400/mo$1,723/mo −19%$1,733/mo
Median age5043 +7 yrs42
Rent share of household income25.3%19.1% +6.2 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 Warburton, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Warburton Population

2,020 residents at the 2021 Census.

Warburton Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$599/wk
$31,148 per year
Ranked 7,096 of 14,663
Median Rent
$290/wk
$1,257 per month
Ranked 5,154 of 14,663
Median Age
50years
12 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,400/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Warburton Rent Prices & Affordability

25% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,147/wk
Median rent $290/wk
Rent to income 25.3%

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

Median rent in Warburton against your income

About $4,970 a month
Median rent $290/wk
Left after rent $857/wk
Rent share 25.3%

Warburton Schools

2
schools nearby
2
government
1004
avg ICSEA score
71
total students
Warburton Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 71 students
1004
ICSEA
Millwarra Primary School-Warburton East Campus Government
Primary

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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Warburton Map

Warburton, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Warburton, Victoria: 37.7345°S, 145.7088°E

Warburton Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (2)

People in Warburton

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (977) Female 51.8% (1,050)

Population Density

15
people per km²
2,020 people · 132.5 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,503
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
5.7%
New Zealand
2.4%
Netherlands
1.1%
Germany
0.8%
Scotland
0.7%
Poland
0.5%
Singapore
0.5%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

German
0.8%
Japanese
0.5%
Polish
0.3%
Greek
0.2%
Macedonian
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Mandarin
0.1%

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

Ancestry

English
44.0%
Australian
32.7%
Irish
12.6%
Scottish
11.6%
German
4.8%
Dutch
3.8%
Italian
2.0%
Polish
1.6%
Greek
1.6%
New Zealander
1.0%
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
54.0%
Not stated
15.2%
Catholic
7.6%
Anglican
6.1%
Christian (other)
3.2%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
3.2%
Buddhism
1.9%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
36.0% 625
Separated
4.9% 86
Divorced
16.6% 289
Widowed
6.3% 109
Never married
36.2% 629

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
33.5%
Couple: children under 15
30.4%
Couple: no children under 15
14.0%
One parent: children under 15
13.4%
One parent: no children under 15
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
38.1%
2 persons
34.5%
3 persons
13.0%
4 persons
9.5%
5 persons
3.8%
6+ persons
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Warburton

Housing Tenure

Of the 810 occupied private dwellings in Warburton at the 2021 Census, 16.9% were rented, 40.2% owned outright and 40.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.9% 15 dwellings
Owned outright
40.2% 326 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
40.2% 326 dwellings
Rented
16.9% 137 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.0% 16 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
99.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
7.8%
2 bedrooms
23.5%
3 bedrooms
47.8%
4 bedrooms
17.5%
5 bedrooms
2.4%
6+ bedrooms
1.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.4%
$300-$449/mo
2.7%
$450-$599/mo
3.4%
$600-$799/mo
6.1%
$800-$999/mo
8.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
23.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
17.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
6.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.8%
1 vehicle
44.4%
2 vehicles
35.6%
3 vehicles
9.8%
4+ vehicles
5.5%

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

Work, income and education in Warburton

Employment

Employed full-time
27.5% 397 people
Employed part-time
23.0% 331 people
Unemployed
2.9% 42 people
Not in labour force
46.6% 672 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
29.3%
Community & Personal Service
17.6%
Managers
14.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.3%
Labourers
9.6%
Clerical & Administrative
8.9%
Sales Workers
3.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.7%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
2.7%
$300-$399/wk
4.1%
$400-$499/wk
9.2%
$500-$649/wk
7.0%
$650-$799/wk
9.3%
$800-$999/wk
7.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.7%
$4,000+/wk
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.6%
$1-$149/wk
5.4%
$150-$299/wk
8.4%
$300-$399/wk
5.4%
$400-$499/wk
6.0%
$500-$649/wk
5.0%
$650-$799/wk
10.1%
$800-$999/wk
11.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.2%
$3,500+/wk
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.7%
Did not go to work
19.6%
Car (passenger)
3.0%
Walked only
2.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.7%
Bus
0.7%
Bicycle
0.7%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
60.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.5%
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

Certificate III/IV
33.4%
Bachelor Degree
24.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.2%
Postgraduate Degree
10.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.5%
Certificate I/II
2.2%

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

Field of Study

Society & Culture
16.7%
Education
14.4%
Management & Commerce
13.5%
Health
13.3%
Engineering
12.0%
Creative Arts
8.2%
Architecture & Building
6.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.8%
Agriculture & Environment
5.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.4%
Information Technology
1.3%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
30.1%
Secondary: Government
28.2%
Vocational Education
11.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
11.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
8.7%
Pre-school
5.4%
Primary: Catholic
2.6%
Secondary: Catholic
1.9%

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
81.3%
Has need for assistance
6.8%
Need for assistance not stated
12.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
241
Arthritis
85
Asthma
62
Heart disease
52
Diabetes
47
Lung condition
42
Cancer
31
Stroke
22
Kidney disease
19
Dementia
7

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.6% 234
Did not provide
84.4% 1,266

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
22.1% 332
Not a volunteer
77.9% 1,167

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.3% 35
Never served
97.7% 1,470

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
31.2%
1 child
17.3%
2 children
26.7%
3 children
15.2%
4 children
7.5%
5+ children
2.1%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
13
1951: 1960
39
1961: 1970
72
1971: 1980
56
1981: 1990
56
1991: 2000
38
2001: 2010
53
2011: 2015
26
2016
3
2017
7
2020
4

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

Population Mobility

9.2%
moved in the last year
35.5%
moved in the last 5 years
5.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
48.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,597
Moved from VIC
80
Moved: same area (SA2)
67
Moved from overseas
9

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.8%
5: 14 hours
33.6%
15: 29 hours
17.5%
30+ hours
11.4%
Did not do domestic work
17.7%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
85.3%
Step family: no other children
9.3%
Blended family: no other children
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Warburton Crime Statistics

111 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
44
Property Damage
22
Assault
21
Break & Enter
7
Drug Offences
6
Fraud
4
Weapons
2
Public Order
2
Justice Procedures
2
Robbery
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Suburbs near Warburton

The closest suburb to Warburton is Wesburn, 5.2 km away.

Wesburn
5.2 km away · income $714/wk · rent $350/wk
Millgrove
5.4 km away · income $607/wk · rent $305/wk
Yarra Junction
10.0 km away · income $613/wk · rent $300/wk
Launching Place
12.6 km away · income $795/wk · rent $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Warburton

What is the population of Warburton VIC?

The population of Warburton VIC is 2,020 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 15 people per km². Warburton is ranked #3,017 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Warburton?

The median personal income in Warburton VIC is $599 per week, or $31,148 per year. The median household income is $1,147 per week. Family income is $1,503 per week. Warburton is ranked #7,096 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Warburton?

Median rent in Warburton VIC is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Rent represents 25.3% of household income, which is considered moderate. Warburton ranks #5,154 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Warburton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Warburton VIC is $1,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Warburton?

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

Is Warburton a good suburb to live in?

Warburton is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 2,020. The median income is $599/wk, which is below the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.3% 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: 22689. All dollar figures in AUD.