Westmere VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Westmere VIC is 62 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Westmere is $1,125 per week ($58,500 per year). Median rent in Westmere is $35 per week ($152 per month). Westmere has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Westmere has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Westmere is $1,116.

There were 8 recorded offences in Westmere in 2025-25, a rate of 129 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Westmere Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Westmere Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,125/wk
$58,500 per year
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Median Rent
$35/wk
$152 per month
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Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,116/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Westmere Demographics

Gender Split

Male 65.1% (41) Female 34.9% (22)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
62 people · 85.7 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Westmere Age Distribution

0-4
25-29
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Westmere Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
77.8% 14 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
22.2% 4 dwellings

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

Westmere Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Westmere Religion

No Religion
39.1%
Not stated
17.2%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
14.1%
Catholic
12.5%
Uniting Church
10.9%
Anglican
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Westmere Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
22.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.5%

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

Westmere Employment

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Employed full-time
57.6% 19 people
Employed part-time
18.2% 6 people
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Not in labour force
24.2% 8 people

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

Westmere Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
40.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
22.7%
Bachelor Degree
18.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.2%

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

Westmere Occupation

Managers
61.5%
Professionals
38.5%

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

Westmere Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
57.1%
Health
42.9%

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

Westmere Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Westmere Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
42.9%
$500-$649/wk
35.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Westmere Marital Status

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Married
55.6% 25
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Widowed
11.1% 5
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Never married
33.3% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Westmere Ancestry

Australian
35.7%
English
31.4%
Irish
11.4%
Scottish
10.0%
Other
7.1%
Dutch
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Westmere School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Westmere Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.9% 4
No need for assistance
96.1% 99

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

Westmere Volunteering

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Volunteer
24.2% 8
Not a volunteer
75.8% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Westmere How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.9%
Did not go to work
23.1%

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

Westmere Car Ownership

2 vehicles
100.0%

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

Westmere Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
21.4%
3 bedrooms
42.9%
4 bedrooms
35.7%

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

Westmere Population Mobility

8.7%
moved in the last year
23.8%
moved in the last 5 years
6.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Westmere Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
103
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Westmere Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
5
Arthritis
3

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

Westmere Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
23.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
26.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
23.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Westmere Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
57.1%
Couple — no children
23.8%
Couple — no children under 15
11.9%
One parent — no children under 15
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Westmere Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.9% 5
Did not provide
86.1% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Westmere Children Ever Born

2 children
50.0%
3 children
50.0%

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

Westmere Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
35.7%
5–14 hours
32.1%
15–29 hours
14.3%
Did not do domestic work
17.9%

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

Westmere Household Size

1 person
34.6%
2 persons
23.1%
3 persons
11.5%
4 persons
11.5%
5 persons
19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Westmere Where Residents Moved From

Same address
42
Moved from VIC
3
Moved from overseas
3

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

Westmere Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Westmere Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 8 total

Theft
3
Property Damage
2
Justice Procedures
2
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2024
2025

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

Westmere Rent Prices & Affordability

2%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,625/wk
Median Rent $35/wk
Rent-to-Income 2.2%

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

If you earn X in Westmere

≈ $7,042/month
Median rent $35/wk
Left after rent $1,590/wk
Rent share 2.2%

Westmere vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Westmere

What is the population of Westmere VIC?

The population of Westmere VIC is 62 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Westmere?

The median personal income in Westmere VIC is $1,125 per week, or $58,500 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

How much is rent in Westmere?

Median rent in Westmere VIC is $35 per week ($152 per month).Rent represents 2.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Westmere?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Westmere VIC is $1,116. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Westmere?

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

Is Westmere a good suburb to live in?

Westmere is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 62.The median income is $1,125/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (2.2% 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: 22762. All dollar figures in AUD.