Suburbs Welshpool (Vic.)

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Welshpool VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Welshpool VIC is 361 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Welshpool is $549 per week ($28,548 per year). Median rent in Welshpool is $220 per week ($953 per month). Welshpool has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Welshpool has a population density of 6.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Welshpool is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Oth. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Welshpool is $1,092.

There were 26 recorded offences in Welshpool in 2025-25, a rate of 72 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (6 offences).

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📍 Welshpool, Victoria — 38.6680°S, 146.4391°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (1)

Welshpool Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Welshpool Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$549/wk
$28,548 per year
#7736 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$220/wk
$953 per month
#7029 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,092/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Welshpool Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.2% (187) Female 48.8% (178)

Population Density

6.8
people per km²
361 people · 53.5 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,265
Family income/wk

Welshpool 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)

Welshpool Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
59.2% 71 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
40.8% 49 dwellings

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

Welshpool Country of Birth

Australia
95.9%
England
4.1%

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

Welshpool Religion

No Religion
43.9%
Catholic
18.7%
Anglican
16.5%
Not stated
10.6%
Uniting Church
4.2%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.5%
Pentecostal
2.0%
Lattr day Snts
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Welshpool Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
21.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.7%

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

Welshpool Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Oth
36.4%
SAL Tot
36.4%
Other
27.3%

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

Welshpool Employment

💼
Employed full-time
31.2% 81 people
⏰
Employed part-time
20.8% 54 people
🔍
Unemployed
3.8% 10 people
🏠
Not in labour force
44.2% 115 people

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

Welshpool Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
46.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.7%
Bachelor Degree
21.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.6%
Postgraduate Degree
2.9%
Certificate I/II
2.2%

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

Welshpool Occupation

Managers
21.8%
Labourers
14.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.8%
Clerical & Administrative
12.6%
Professionals
12.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
10.3%
Community & Personal Service
8.0%
Sales Workers
5.7%

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

Welshpool Field of Study

Engineering
21.4%
Health
14.3%
Management & Commerce
12.2%
Agriculture & Environment
11.2%
Education
9.2%
Society & Culture
8.2%
Architecture & Building
8.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.1%
Creative Arts
5.1%
Information Technology
4.1%

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

Welshpool Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Welshpool Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.4%
$150-$299/wk
2.4%
$300-$399/wk
4.8%
$400-$499/wk
14.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.2%
$650-$799/wk
13.5%
$800-$999/wk
12.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.4%
$4,000+/wk
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Welshpool Marital Status

💍
Married
40.8% 125
↔️
Separated
5.6% 17
📋
Divorced
13.4% 41
🕊️
Widowed
4.9% 15
👤
Never married
35.3% 108

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Welshpool Ancestry

Australian
34.6%
English
31.0%
Irish
12.7%
Scottish
9.0%
Other
3.4%
Dutch
3.2%
Italian
1.6%
German
1.1%
Polish
1.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
0.9%
Filipino
0.7%
Maltese
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Welshpool School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
38.7%
Secondary — Government
29.0%
Vocational Education
12.9%
Pre-school
9.7%
Secondary — Catholic
9.7%

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

Welshpool Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
8.9% 56
✅
No need for assistance
91.1% 574

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

Welshpool Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
26.1% 72
—
Not a volunteer
73.9% 204

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Welshpool Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo
9.5%
$600-$799/mo
19.0%
$800-$999/mo
11.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
31.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Welshpool How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.3%
Did not go to work
17.2%
Walked only
5.7%
Truck
3.3%
Car (passenger)
2.5%

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

Welshpool Car Ownership

1 vehicle
30.8%
2 vehicles
41.5%
3 vehicles
15.4%
4+ vehicles
12.3%

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

Welshpool Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
25.2%
3 bedrooms
53.3%
4 bedrooms
17.8%
5 bedrooms
3.7%

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

Welshpool Population Mobility

9.8%
moved in the last year
35.2%
moved in the last 5 years
5.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Welshpool Indigenous Population

1.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
10
Indigenous residents
652
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Welshpool Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
28
Arthritis
25
Diabetes
17
Heart disease
14
Lung condition
11
Kidney disease
9
Cancer
7
Asthma
7
Stroke
3

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

Welshpool Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.9%
$1-$149/wk
2.2%
$150-$299/wk
7.1%
$300-$399/wk
5.8%
$400-$499/wk
8.9%
$500-$649/wk
7.6%
$650-$799/wk
12.9%
$800-$999/wk
15.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
2.7%
$3,500+/wk
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Welshpool Family Structure

Couple — no children
38.1%
Couple — children under 15
34.8%
Couple — no children under 15
10.7%
One parent — no children under 15
8.6%
One parent — children under 15
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Welshpool Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.3% 9
👤
Never served
96.7% 265

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Welshpool Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
12.9% 36
—
Did not provide
87.1% 242

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Welshpool Children Ever Born

No children
28.0%
1 child
7.5%
2 children
30.8%
3 children
29.9%
4 children
3.7%

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

Welshpool When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
8
1961–1970
6
1971–1980
7
1981–1990
7
2001–2010
4
2011–2015
3
2016
3
2019
3
2020
5

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

Welshpool Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.5%
5–14 hours
30.9%
15–29 hours
13.8%
30+ hours
10.3%
Did not do domestic work
25.5%

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

Welshpool Household Size

1 person
33.8%
2 persons
35.9%
3 persons
12.4%
4 persons
9.7%
5 persons
4.1%
6+ persons
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Welshpool Where Residents Moved From

Same address
286
Moved from VIC
27
Moved — same area (SA2)
8

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

Welshpool Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
86.2%
Step family — no other children
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Welshpool Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 26 total

Assault
6
Theft
6
Justice Procedures
6
Property Damage
4
Drug Offences
3
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Welshpool Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
974
avg ICSEA score
32
total students
Welshpool and District Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 32 students
974
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Welshpool Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $906/wk
Median Rent $220/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.3%

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

If you earn X in Welshpool

≈ $3,926/month
Median rent $220/wk
Left after rent $686/wk
Rent share 24.3%

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Welshpool vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Brim
Pop: 181 Income: $703/wk Rent: $165/wk
Caldermeade
Pop: 181 Income: $759/wk Rent: $269/wk
Trentham East
Pop: 181 Income: $900/wk Rent: $257/wk
Yandoit
Pop: 181 Income: $654/wk Rent: $285/wk
Buln Buln East
Pop: 182 Income: $817/wk Rent: $250/wk
Glen Alvie
Pop: 182 Income: $711/wk Rent: $243/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Welshpool

What is the population of Welshpool VIC?

The population of Welshpool VIC is 361 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.8 people per km².Welshpool is ranked #5,617 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Welshpool?

The median personal income in Welshpool VIC is $549 per week, or $28,548 per year.The median household income is $906 per week.Family income is $1,265 per week.Welshpool is ranked #7,736 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Welshpool?

Median rent in Welshpool VIC is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 24.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Welshpool ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Welshpool?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Welshpool VIC is $1,092. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Welshpool?

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

Is Welshpool a good suburb to live in?

Welshpool is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 361.The median income is $549/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.3% 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: 22743. All dollar figures in AUD.