Clunes, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Clunes VIC is 1,844 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Clunes is $503 per week ($26,156 per year). Median rent in Clunes is $220 per week ($953 per month). Clunes has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Clunes has a population density of 12 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Clunes is England. The most common religion is No religion (51.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Clunes is $1,127.

There were 56 recorded offences in Clunes in 2025-25, a rate of 30 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (22 offences).

Population
1,844
Census 2021
Median income
$503/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$220/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
51years
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.

Clunes vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Clunes is $503 a week, 34% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 1,230th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $220 a week, $96 less than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 21.2% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 51, 8 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.
MeasureClunesTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$503/wk$767/wk −34%$766/wk
Household income$1,037/wk$1,687/wk −39%$1,637/wk
Rent$220/wk$316/wk −30%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,127/mo$1,723/mo −35%$1,733/mo
Median age5143 +8 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.2%19.1% +2.1 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 Clunes, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Clunes Population

1,844 residents at the 2021 Census.

Clunes Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$503/wk
$26,156 per year
Ranked 8,170 of 14,663
Median Rent
$220/wk
$953 per month
Ranked 7,029 of 14,663
Median Age
51years
13 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,127/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Clunes Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,037/wk
Median rent $220/wk
Rent to income 21.2%

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

Median rent in Clunes against your income

About $4,494 a month
Median rent $220/wk
Left after rent $817/wk
Rent share 21.2%

Clunes Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
978
avg ICSEA score
96
total students
Clunes Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 96 students
978
ICSEA

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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Clunes Map

Clunes, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Clunes, Victoria: 37.2877°S, 143.7888°E

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

People in Clunes

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.2% (926) Female 49.8% (918)

Population Density

12
people per km²
1,844 people · 150.6 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,339
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
4.8%
New Zealand
1.8%
Netherlands
0.9%
Scotland
0.7%
Germany
0.7%
United States of America
0.5%
Chile
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

German
0.6%
Japanese
0.4%
Italian
0.4%
Mandarin
0.3%
Spanish
0.2%
Greek
0.2%
Afrikaans
0.0%

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

Ancestry

English
42.8%
Australian
39.1%
Irish
13.7%
Scottish
12.9%
German
4.5%
Italian
3.1%
Dutch
2.7%
Australian Aboriginal
2.5%
Maltese
1.8%
Chinese
1.4%
Polish
1.1%

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
51.1%
Catholic
15.2%
Anglican
10.5%
Not stated
8.3%
Uniting Church
3.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.6%
Christian (other)
2.2%
Buddhism
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
39.6% 627
Separated
5.4% 86
Divorced
14.8% 235
Widowed
6.5% 103
Never married
33.6% 532

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
38.8%
Couple: children under 15
31.9%
Couple: no children under 15
11.4%
One parent: children under 15
9.1%
One parent: no children under 15
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
34.4%
2 persons
39.3%
3 persons
12.9%
4 persons
7.1%
5 persons
4.1%
6+ persons
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Clunes

Housing Tenure

Of the 802 occupied private dwellings in Clunes at the 2021 Census, 13.3% were rented, 47.6% owned outright and 33.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.6% 21 dwellings
Owned outright
47.6% 382 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
33.9% 272 dwellings
Rented
13.3% 107 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.1% 17 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
99.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.7%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.4%
2 bedrooms
19.9%
3 bedrooms
50.2%
4 bedrooms
20.5%
5 bedrooms
2.9%
6+ bedrooms
1.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
12.7%
$300-$449/mo
4.9%
$450-$599/mo
6.9%
$600-$799/mo
9.0%
$800-$999/mo
9.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
24.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
15.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
13.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
1.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.3%
1 vehicle
34.6%
2 vehicles
36.3%
3 vehicles
17.1%
4+ vehicles
8.6%

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

Work, income and education in Clunes

Employment

Employed full-time
25.0% 354 people
Employed part-time
19.2% 271 people
Unemployed
4.1% 58 people
Not in labour force
51.7% 732 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
29.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.9%
Community & Personal Service
15.4%
Managers
11.3%
Clerical & Administrative
9.6%
Labourers
7.7%
Sales Workers
6.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.8%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.8%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
2.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.9%
$400-$499/wk
13.0%
$500-$649/wk
4.9%
$650-$799/wk
9.8%
$800-$999/wk
11.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
0.9%
$4,000+/wk
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.1%
$1-$149/wk
3.2%
$150-$299/wk
7.2%
$300-$399/wk
9.0%
$400-$499/wk
10.4%
$500-$649/wk
5.4%
$650-$799/wk
8.2%
$800-$999/wk
11.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.9%
$3,500+/wk
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.2%
Did not go to work
17.0%
Car (passenger)
4.0%
Walked only
3.8%
Truck
1.2%
Other
1.0%
Bicycle
0.7%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
51.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.3%

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

Certificate III/IV
39.8%
Bachelor Degree
23.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.3%
Postgraduate Degree
8.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.5%
Certificate I/II
4.5%

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

Field of Study

Education
15.3%
Society & Culture
15.3%
Management & Commerce
14.6%
Health
14.4%
Engineering
12.6%
Creative Arts
6.8%
Architecture & Building
6.3%
Agriculture & Environment
5.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.6%
Information Technology
2.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.2%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
36.0%
Secondary: Government
24.6%
Pre-school
14.5%
Vocational Education
12.8%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
8.3%
Primary: Catholic
2.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.0%

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
85.0%
Has need for assistance
8.9%
Need for assistance not stated
6.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
265
Arthritis
118
Lung condition
99
Asthma
87
Heart disease
78
Diabetes
65
Cancer
43
Stroke
41
Kidney disease
29
Dementia
7

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
18.1% 269
Did not provide
81.9% 1,217

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
19.9% 293
Not a volunteer
80.1% 1,182

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.5% 52
Never served
96.5% 1,433

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.2%
1 child
15.8%
2 children
26.0%
3 children
18.2%
4 children
8.7%
5+ children
2.1%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
6
1951: 1960
43
1961: 1970
55
1971: 1980
36
1981: 1990
30
1991: 2000
30
2001: 2010
20
2011: 2015
10
2016
8
2020
5

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

Population Mobility

11.8%
moved in the last year
35.1%
moved in the last 5 years
7.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
47.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,495
Moved from VIC
138
Moved: same area (SA2)
37
Moved from QLD
10
Moved from NSW
9

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.5%
5: 14 hours
29.3%
15: 29 hours
15.7%
30+ hours
14.5%
Did not do domestic work
24.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
81.0%
Step family: no other children
10.2%
Blended family: no other children
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Clunes Crime Statistics

56 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
22
Assault
14
Property Damage
6
Break & Enter
6
Justice Procedures
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Clunes

What is the population of Clunes VIC?

The population of Clunes VIC is 1,844 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 12 people per km². Clunes is ranked #3,141 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Clunes?

The median personal income in Clunes VIC is $503 per week, or $26,156 per year. The median household income is $1,037 per week. Family income is $1,339 per week. Clunes is ranked #8,170 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Clunes?

Median rent in Clunes VIC is $220 per week ($953 per month). Rent represents 21.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Clunes ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Clunes?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Clunes VIC is $1,127. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Clunes?

The median age in Clunes VIC is 51 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Clunes a good suburb to live in?

Clunes is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,844. The median income is $503/wk, which is below the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.2% 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: 20580. All dollar figures in AUD.