Westby VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Westby VIC is 27 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Westby is $624 per week ($32,448 per year). Median rent in Westby is $150 per week ($650 per month). Westby has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Westby has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (61% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Westby is $1,177.

There were 1 recorded offences in Westby in 2021-21, a rate of 37 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other (1 offences).

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Westby Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Westby Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$624/wk
$32,448 per year
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Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
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Median Age
35years
3 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,177/mo
Avg household size: 3.6 · 1 per bedroom

Westby Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.8% (14) Female 46.2% (12)

Population Density

1.3
people per km²
27 people · 20.6 km²

Households

3.6
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,874
Family income/wk

Westby Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
35-39
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Westby Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 5 dwellings

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

Westby Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Westby Religion

No Religion
60.9%
Anglican
26.1%
Uniting Church
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Westby Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
70.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
30.0%

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

Westby Employment

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Employed full-time
33.3% 4 people
Employed part-time
33.3% 4 people
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Not in labour force
33.3% 4 people

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

Westby Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
100.0%

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

Westby Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Westby Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
100.0%

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

Westby Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Westby Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Westby Marital Status

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Married
100.0% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Westby Ancestry

Australian
75.0%
English
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Westby School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
33.3%
Primary — Catholic
33.3%
Secondary — Government
33.3%

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

Westby Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 49

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

Westby Volunteering

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Volunteer
28.6% 4
Not a volunteer
71.4% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Westby Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Westby How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Westby Car Ownership

2 vehicles
100.0%

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

Westby Number of Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Westby Population Mobility

21.7%
moved in the last year
18.5%
moved in the last 5 years
57.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Westby Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
44
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Westby Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
85.2%
Couple — no children
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Westby Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Westby Children Ever Born

4 children
100.0%

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

Westby Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.0%
5–14 hours
50.0%
30+ hours
25.0%

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

Westby Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Westby Where Residents Moved From

Same address
18
Moved from VIC
5

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

Westby Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Westby Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2021-21 — 1 total

Other
1

Offence trend by year:

2018
2020
2021

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

Westby Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,625/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.2%

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

If you earn X in Westby

≈ $7,042/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $1,475/wk
Rent share 9.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Westby vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Westby

What is the population of Westby VIC?

The population of Westby VIC is 27 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Westby?

The median personal income in Westby VIC is $624 per week, or $32,448 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $1,874 per week.

How much is rent in Westby?

Median rent in Westby VIC is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 9.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Westby?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Westby VIC is $1,177. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Westby?

The median age in Westby VIC is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Westby a good suburb to live in?

Westby is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 27.The median income is $624/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.2% 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: 22760. All dollar figures in AUD.