Blairgowrie, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Blairgowrie VIC is 2,786 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Blairgowrie is $787 per week ($40,924 per year). Median rent in Blairgowrie is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Blairgowrie has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Blairgowrie has a population density of 443 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Blairgowrie is England. The most common religion is No religion (45.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blairgowrie is $2,000.

There were 139 recorded offences in Blairgowrie in 2025-25, a rate of 50 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (61 offences).

Population
2,786
Census 2021
Median income
$787/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$400/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
58years
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.

Blairgowrie vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Blairgowrie is $787 a week, 3% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 566th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $400 a week, $84 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 26.8% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 58, 15 years older than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBlairgowrieTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$787/wk$767/wk +3%$766/wk
Household income$1,490/wk$1,687/wk −12%$1,637/wk
Rent$400/wk$316/wk +27%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,000/mo$1,723/mo +16%$1,733/mo
Median age5843 +15 yrs42
Rent share of household income26.8%19.1% +7.8 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 Blairgowrie, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Blairgowrie Population

2,786 residents at the 2021 Census.

Blairgowrie Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$787/wk
$40,924 per year
Ranked 3,801 of 14,663
Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
Ranked 1,854 of 14,663
Median Age
58years
20 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.6 per bedroom

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

Blairgowrie Rent Prices & Affordability

27% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,490/wk
Median rent $400/wk
Rent to income 26.8%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Blairgowrie against your income

About $6,457 a month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $1,090/wk
Rent share 26.8%

Blairgowrie Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1050
avg ICSEA score
280
total students
Sorrento Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 280 students
1050
ICSEA

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

All schools near Blairgowrie, with a map

Blairgowrie Map

Blairgowrie, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Blairgowrie, Victoria: 38.3708°S, 144.7698°E

Blairgowrie Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (1)

People in Blairgowrie

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (1,365) Female 51.1% (1,424)

Population Density

443
people per km²
2,786 people · 6.3 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,986
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
4.3%
New Zealand
1.0%
Scotland
0.8%
Italy
0.8%
Germany
0.6%
United States of America
0.6%
Ireland
0.3%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
1.0%
Greek
0.5%
Japanese
0.4%
Spanish
0.3%
German
0.3%
French
0.3%
Polish
0.3%

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

Ancestry

English
44.7%
Australian
34.2%
Irish
15.4%
Scottish
14.2%
German
4.3%
Italian
4.2%
Dutch
1.5%
Polish
1.2%
Greek
1.0%
New Zealander
1.0%
French
0.8%

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
45.3%
Catholic
17.9%
Anglican
15.2%
Not stated
9.4%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.9%
Uniting Church
2.7%
Christian (other)
1.4%
Eastern Orthodox
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
57.3% 1,411
Separated
2.4% 59
Divorced
11.0% 272
Widowed
6.5% 160
Never married
22.8% 561

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
50.4%
Couple: children under 15
28.0%
Couple: no children under 15
13.2%
One parent: no children under 15
4.5%
One parent: children under 15
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
29.8%
2 persons
47.3%
3 persons
8.9%
4 persons
9.4%
5 persons
3.9%
6+ persons
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Blairgowrie

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,144 occupied private dwellings in Blairgowrie at the 2021 Census, 13.4% were rented, 57.6% owned outright and 24.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.5% 29 dwellings
Owned outright
57.6% 659 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
24.5% 280 dwellings
Rented
13.4% 153 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.9% 22 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
99.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.4%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.4%
2 bedrooms
9.3%
3 bedrooms
50.2%
4 bedrooms
33.1%
5 bedrooms
6.2%
6+ bedrooms
0.9%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
9.6%
$300-$449/mo
1.4%
$450-$599/mo
3.2%
$600-$799/mo
3.7%
$800-$999/mo
5.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
16.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
18.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
14.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
15.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.9%
1 vehicle
32.6%
2 vehicles
48.8%
3 vehicles
12.3%
4+ vehicles
4.5%

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

Work, income and education in Blairgowrie

Employment

Employed full-time
24.2% 514 people
Employed part-time
21.6% 459 people
Unemployed
1.3% 27 people
Not in labour force
53.0% 1,127 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
31.4%
Managers
22.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.3%
Clerical & Administrative
8.9%
Sales Workers
8.4%
Community & Personal Service
7.9%
Labourers
4.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.4%
$1-$149/wk
1.1%
$150-$299/wk
2.2%
$300-$399/wk
2.2%
$400-$499/wk
6.2%
$500-$649/wk
4.9%
$650-$799/wk
8.0%
$800-$999/wk
6.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.4%
$4,000+/wk
14.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.0%
$1-$149/wk
4.9%
$150-$299/wk
5.7%
$300-$399/wk
4.5%
$400-$499/wk
3.5%
$500-$649/wk
5.2%
$650-$799/wk
9.8%
$800-$999/wk
9.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.1%
$3,500+/wk
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.0%
Did not go to work
24.9%
Car (passenger)
3.5%
Walked only
2.4%
Bicycle
1.0%
Truck
1.0%
Ferry
0.7%
Other
0.6%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
66.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
13.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.3%

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
33.3%
Certificate III/IV
25.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.8%
Postgraduate Degree
10.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.8%
Certificate I/II
1.9%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
26.2%
Society & Culture
14.4%
Architecture & Building
13.3%
Engineering
9.7%
Health
9.1%
Education
9.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.2%
Creative Arts
5.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.0%
Agriculture & Environment
2.0%
Information Technology
1.9%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
28.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
15.1%
Vocational Education
13.2%
Secondary: Catholic
11.8%
Pre-school
10.2%
Secondary: Government
8.9%
Primary: Catholic
8.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.6%

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
87.2%
Has need for assistance
4.2%
Need for assistance not stated
8.7%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
170
Arthritis
147
Heart disease
125
Asthma
104
Cancer
90
Diabetes
81
Lung condition
64
Stroke
37
Kidney disease
29
Dementia
10

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
16.5% 370
Did not provide
83.5% 1,868

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
21.0% 470
Not a volunteer
79.0% 1,766

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 5
Previously served
3.7% 84
Never served
96.0% 2,159

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
23.9%
1 child
11.6%
2 children
35.8%
3 children
22.2%
4 children
5.6%
5+ children
0.9%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
26
1951: 1960
62
1961: 1970
61
1971: 1980
49
1981: 1990
47
1991: 2000
24
2001: 2010
23
2011: 2015
27
2017
7
2018
11
2019
5
2020
6
2021
4

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

Population Mobility

15.4%
moved in the last year
41.9%
moved in the last 5 years
2.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
45.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,114
Moved from VIC
241
Moved: same area (SA2)
114
Moved from overseas
17
Moved from NSW
4
Moved from WA
4
Moved from QLD
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.9%
5: 14 hours
34.0%
15: 29 hours
17.2%
30+ hours
11.5%
Did not do domestic work
18.4%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.6%
Step family: no other children
7.0%
Blended family: no other children
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Blairgowrie Crime Statistics

139 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
61
Break & Enter
40
Assault
10
Fraud
10
Justice Procedures
10
Property Damage
6
Drug Offences
1
Public Order
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Suburbs near Blairgowrie

The closest suburb to Blairgowrie is Sorrento (Vic.), 3.8 km away.

Sorrento (Vic.)
3.8 km away · income $936/wk · rent $462/wk
Rye
4.1 km away · income $702/wk · rent $372/wk
Tootgarook
7.1 km away · income $656/wk · rent $360/wk
Capel Sound
9.0 km away · income $558/wk · rent $350/wk
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12.1 km away · income $624/wk · rent $350/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blairgowrie

What is the population of Blairgowrie VIC?

The population of Blairgowrie VIC is 2,786 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 443 people per km². Blairgowrie is ranked #2,536 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Blairgowrie?

The median personal income in Blairgowrie VIC is $787 per week, or $40,924 per year. The median household income is $1,490 per week. Family income is $1,986 per week. Blairgowrie is ranked #3,801 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Blairgowrie?

Median rent in Blairgowrie VIC is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Rent represents 26.8% of household income, which is considered moderate. Blairgowrie ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Blairgowrie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blairgowrie 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 Blairgowrie?

The median age in Blairgowrie VIC is 58 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Blairgowrie a good suburb to live in?

Blairgowrie is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 2,786. The median income is $787/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.8% 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: 20257. All dollar figures in AUD.