Winter Valley, VIC: suburb profile
The population of Winter Valley VIC is 3,440 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Winter Valley is $921 per week ($47,892 per year). Median rent in Winter Valley is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). Winter Valley has a median age of 29 years, younger than the national median of 38. Winter Valley has a population density of 700 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Winter Valley is India. The most common religion is No religion (52.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Winter Valley is $1,600.
There were 499 recorded offences in Winter Valley in 2025-25, a rate of 145 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (146 offences).
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.
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Winter Valley Population
3,440 residents at the 2021 Census.
Winter Valley Median Income & Rent
Winter Valley Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Winter Valley Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Winter Valley Home Ownership
Of owner-occupied homes in Winter Valley, 22.4% are owned outright and 77.6% have a mortgage.
Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
- India
- England
- China
- Chile
Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL
Winter Valley Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL
Winter Valley Education Level
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
Most common languages at home other than English
- Punjabi
- Mandarin
- Hindi
- Tagalog
- Filipino
- Malayalam
Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Winter Valley Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL
Winter Valley Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL
Winter Valley Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation
Winter Valley Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL
Winter Valley Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL
Winter Valley Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL
Winter Valley Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL
Winter Valley Ancestry
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
Winter Valley School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Winter Valley Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Winter Valley Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL
Winter Valley Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Winter Valley How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Winter Valley Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Winter Valley Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Winter Valley Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL
Winter Valley Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL
Winter Valley Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Winter Valley Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL
Winter Valley Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL
Winter Valley Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL
Winter Valley Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Winter Valley Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL
Winter Valley When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL
Winter Valley Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Winter Valley Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL
Winter Valley Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Winter Valley Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL
Winter Valley Crime Statistics
499 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.
Total offences by year
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).
Winter Valley Schools
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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19% of median household income goes on median rent
Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.
Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.
Median rent in Winter Valley against your income
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Winter Valley vs the typical VIC suburb
The median personal income in Winter Valley is $921 a week, 20% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 236th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $390 a week, $74 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 19.4% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 29, 14 years younger than in the typical VIC suburb (43).
| Measure | Winter Valley | Typical VIC | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $921/wk | $767/wk | $766/wk |
| Household income | $2,013/wk | $1,687/wk | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $390/wk | $316/wk | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $1,600/mo | $1,723/mo | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 29 | 43 | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 19.4% | 19.1% | 20.3% |
Suburbs near Winter Valley
The closest suburb to Winter Valley is Delacombe, 1.8 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Winter Valley
What is the population of Winter Valley VIC?
The population of Winter Valley VIC is 3,440 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 700 people per km².Winter Valley is ranked #2,163 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Winter Valley?
The median personal income in Winter Valley VIC is $921 per week, or $47,892 per year.The median household income is $2,013 per week.Family income is $2,087 per week.Winter Valley is ranked #1,894 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Winter Valley?
Median rent in Winter Valley VIC is $390 per week ($1,690 per month).Rent represents 19.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Winter Valley ranks #2,258 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Winter Valley?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Winter Valley VIC is $1,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Winter Valley?
The median age in Winter Valley VIC is 29 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Winter Valley a good suburb to live in?
Winter Valley is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 3,440.The median income is $921/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.4% 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: 22814. All dollar figures in AUD.