Aspendale Gardens, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Aspendale Gardens VIC is 6,427 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Aspendale Gardens is $810 per week ($42,120 per year). Median rent in Aspendale Gardens is $496 per week ($2,149 per month). Aspendale Gardens has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Aspendale Gardens has a population density of 1,984 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Aspendale Gardens is England. The most common religion is No religion (35.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Aspendale Gardens is $2,000.

There were 181 recorded offences in Aspendale Gardens in 2025-25, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (84 offences).

Population
6,427
Census 2021
Median income
$810/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$496/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
43years
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.

Aspendale Gardens vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Aspendale Gardens is $810 a week, 6% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 490th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $496 a week, $180 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 22.4% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 43, the same age as in the typical VIC suburb.

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureAspendale GardensTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$810/wk$767/wk +6%$766/wk
Household income$2,210/wk$1,687/wk +31%$1,637/wk
Rent$496/wk$316/wk +57%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,000/mo$1,723/mo +16%$1,733/mo
Median age4343 0 yrs42
Rent share of household income22.4%19.1% +3.3 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 Aspendale Gardens, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Aspendale Gardens Population

6,427 residents at the 2021 Census.

Aspendale Gardens Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$810/wk
$42,120 per year
Ranked 3,430 of 14,663
Median Rent
$496/wk
$2,149 per month
Ranked 692 of 14,663
Median Age
43years
5 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Aspendale Gardens Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,210/wk
Median rent $496/wk
Rent to income 22.4%

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

Median rent in Aspendale Gardens against your income

About $9,577 a month
Median rent $496/wk
Left after rent $1,714/wk
Rent share 22.4%

Aspendale Gardens Schools

14
schools nearby
8
government
1092
avg ICSEA score
9,886
total students
Haileybury College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 4,880 students
1191
ICSEA
St Louis de Montfort's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 594 students
1107
ICSEA
Aspendale Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 477 students
1100
ICSEA
Edithvale Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 525 students
1100
ICSEA
Aspendale Gardens Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 592 students
1095
ICSEA
St Brigid's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 169 students
1091
ICSEA
Lighthouse Christian College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 827 students
1082
ICSEA
Mordialloc College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,218 students
1062
ICSEA
Chelsea Heights Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 415 students
1059
ICSEA
Yarrabah School Government
Combined · U · 189 students
1032
ICSEA
Haileybury College - Pangea Independent
Combined
Oakwood School-Oakwood School VCAL Campus Government
Secondary
Haileybury College - Keysborough Girls Independent
Combined
Westall Secondary College-LEEP Chelsea Government
Secondary

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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People in Aspendale Gardens

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (3,195) Female 50.3% (3,233)

Population Density

1,984
people per km²
6,427 people · 3.2 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,441
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
3.7%
India
3.0%
China
2.6%
Sri Lanka
1.9%
South Africa
1.4%
Vietnam
1.4%
Greece
1.2%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
3.5%
Greek
3.2%
Vietnamese
1.8%
Cantonese
1.4%
Italian
1.4%
Tamil
1.2%
Turkish
1.1%

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

Ancestry

English
29.3%
Australian
28.4%
Irish
9.5%
Chinese
7.7%
Scottish
7.2%
Italian
6.5%
Greek
5.6%
Indian
4.1%
German
3.4%
Sri Lankan
1.8%
Dutch
1.7%

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
35.5%
Catholic
27.7%
Anglican
7.9%
Eastern Orthodox
6.0%
Not stated
4.3%
Buddhism
3.4%
Hinduism
2.5%
Uniting Church
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
57.3% 3,029
Separated
2.1% 109
Divorced
6.0% 316
Widowed
4.5% 239
Never married
30.2% 1,596

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
41.2%
Couple: no children under 15
29.9%
Couple: no children
19.6%
One parent: no children under 15
5.5%
One parent: children under 15
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
16.5%
2 persons
27.8%
3 persons
17.9%
4 persons
26.5%
5 persons
8.5%
6+ persons
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Aspendale Gardens

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,150 occupied private dwellings in Aspendale Gardens at the 2021 Census, 10.4% were rented, 39.4% owned outright and 44.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
4.6% 98 dwellings
Owned outright
39.4% 848 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
44.7% 962 dwellings
Rented
10.4% 224 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 18 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
97.2%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.4%
2 bedrooms
10.8%
3 bedrooms
36.1%
4 bedrooms
44.9%
5 bedrooms
6.8%
6+ bedrooms
0.9%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.5%
$300-$449/mo
2.6%
$450-$599/mo
1.0%
$600-$799/mo
2.6%
$800-$999/mo
4.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
16.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
24.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
14.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.8%
1 vehicle
26.7%
2 vehicles
44.0%
3 vehicles
16.4%
4+ vehicles
10.1%

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

Work, income and education in Aspendale Gardens

Employment

Employed full-time
40.2% 2,002 people
Employed part-time
23.9% 1,192 people
Unemployed
2.8% 140 people
Not in labour force
33.1% 1,647 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
31.0%
Managers
16.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.5%
Clerical & Administrative
13.1%
Community & Personal Service
10.6%
Sales Workers
6.9%
Labourers
4.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.5%
$1-$149/wk
0.1%
$150-$299/wk
0.5%
$300-$399/wk
1.0%
$400-$499/wk
5.0%
$500-$649/wk
2.8%
$650-$799/wk
5.9%
$800-$999/wk
4.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.2%
$4,000+/wk
17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.7%
$1-$149/wk
4.7%
$150-$299/wk
6.8%
$300-$399/wk
3.7%
$400-$499/wk
3.0%
$500-$649/wk
2.8%
$650-$799/wk
8.1%
$800-$999/wk
8.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.7%
$3,500+/wk
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.8%
Did not go to work
17.2%
Car (passenger)
4.3%
Walked only
1.5%
Train
1.3%
Bicycle
0.7%
Truck
0.7%
Other
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%
Bus
0.4%
Ferry
0.1%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
71.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
11.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.0%

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

Bachelor Degree
34.7%
Certificate III/IV
27.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.7%
Postgraduate Degree
10.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.1%
Certificate I/II
2.0%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
26.2%
Engineering
17.0%
Society & Culture
11.8%
Health
10.9%
Education
8.2%
Architecture & Building
6.3%
Information Technology
5.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.2%
Creative Arts
3.5%
Agriculture & Environment
1.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
27.9%
Secondary: Government
24.8%
Vocational Education
11.4%
Pre-school
10.2%
Primary: Catholic
9.2%
Secondary: Catholic
8.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.0%

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
92.3%
Has need for assistance
5.3%
Need for assistance not stated
2.6%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
436
Asthma
236
Diabetes
179
Arthritis
160
Heart disease
157
Cancer
90
Lung condition
86
Stroke
65
Kidney disease
47
Dementia
9

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.4% 739
Did not provide
85.6% 4,408

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.3% 633
Not a volunteer
87.7% 4,526

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 3
Previously served
1.7% 90
Never served
98.2% 5,078

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.9%
1 child
11.7%
2 children
37.1%
3 children
15.6%
4 children
4.4%
5+ children
1.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
15
1951: 1960
76
1961: 1970
202
1971: 1980
272
1981: 1990
490
1991: 2000
305
2001: 2010
352
2011: 2015
172
2016
54
2017
39
2018
13
2019
17
2020
7
2021
4

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

Population Mobility

6.0%
moved in the last year
20.6%
moved in the last 5 years
4.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,865
Moved from VIC
281
Moved: same area (SA2)
56
Moved from overseas
20
Moved from QLD
6
Moved from SA
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.4%
5: 14 hours
28.1%
15: 29 hours
13.9%
30+ hours
8.1%
Did not do domestic work
26.5%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
92.4%
Step family: no other children
4.3%
Blended family: no other children
2.6%
Intact family: other children present
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Aspendale Gardens Crime Statistics

181 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
84
Assault
30
Property Damage
23
Justice Procedures
11
Break & Enter
10
Fraud
10
Drug Offences
5
Public Order
5
Robbery
2
Other
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Aspendale Gardens

The closest suburb to Aspendale Gardens is Waterways, 1.3 km away.

Waterways
1.3 km away · income $960/wk · rent $623/wk
Aspendale
1.5 km away · income $1,023/wk · rent $460/wk
Edithvale
1.7 km away · income $1,021/wk · rent $429/wk
Chelsea Heights
2.3 km away · income $805/wk · rent $412/wk
Chelsea
3.0 km away · income $951/wk · rent $375/wk
Mordialloc
3.4 km away · income $982/wk · rent $400/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Aspendale Gardens

What is the population of Aspendale Gardens VIC?

The population of Aspendale Gardens VIC is 6,427 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,984 people per km². Aspendale Gardens is ranked #1,203 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Aspendale Gardens?

The median personal income in Aspendale Gardens VIC is $810 per week, or $42,120 per year. The median household income is $2,210 per week. Family income is $2,441 per week. Aspendale Gardens is ranked #3,430 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Aspendale Gardens?

Median rent in Aspendale Gardens VIC is $496 per week ($2,149 per month). Rent represents 22.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Aspendale Gardens ranks #692 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Aspendale Gardens?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Aspendale Gardens VIC is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Aspendale Gardens?

The median age in Aspendale Gardens VIC is 43 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Aspendale Gardens a good suburb to live in?

Aspendale Gardens is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 6,427. The median income is $810/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.4% 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: 20080. All dollar figures in AUD.