Eastwood, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Eastwood VIC is 2,855 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Eastwood is $662 per week ($34,424 per year). Median rent in Eastwood is $370 per week ($1,603 per month). Eastwood has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Eastwood has a population density of 1,189 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Eastwood is England. The most common religion is No religion (42.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Eastwood is $1,417.

There were 104 recorded offences in Eastwood in 2025-25, a rate of 36 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (29 offences).

Population
2,855
Census 2021
Median income
$662/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$370/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
50years
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.

Eastwood vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Eastwood is $662 a week, 14% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 962nd of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $370 a week, $54 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 28.4% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 50, 7 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.
MeasureEastwoodTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$662/wk$767/wk −14%$766/wk
Household income$1,304/wk$1,687/wk −23%$1,637/wk
Rent$370/wk$316/wk +17%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,417/mo$1,723/mo −18%$1,733/mo
Median age5043 +7 yrs42
Rent share of household income28.4%19.1% +9.3 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 Eastwood, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Eastwood Population

2,855 residents at the 2021 Census.

Eastwood Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$662/wk
$34,424 per year
Ranked 6,114 of 14,663
Median Rent
$370/wk
$1,603 per month
Ranked 2,711 of 14,663
Median Age
50years
12 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,417/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Eastwood Rent Prices & Affordability

28% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,304/wk
Median rent $370/wk
Rent to income 28.4%

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

Median rent in Eastwood against your income

About $5,651 a month
Median rent $370/wk
Left after rent $934/wk
Rent share 28.4%

Eastwood Schools

8
schools nearby
5
government
960
avg ICSEA score
2,383
total students
Wild Cherry School Independent
Primary · Prep-6 · 43 students
1053
ICSEA
Lucknow Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 539 students
986
ICSEA
Bairnsdale Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,213 students
955
ICSEA
Bairnsdale West Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 328 students
913
ICSEA
Bairnsdale Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 260 students
892
ICSEA
Gippsland Grammar - Bairnsdale Campus Independent
Combined
OneSchool Global Vic - Bairnsdale Centre Independent
Combined
Bairnsdale Secondary College-Changing Lanes - VCAL 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 Eastwood

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.0% (1,373) Female 52.0% (1,485)

Population Density

1,189
people per km²
2,855 people · 2.4 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,600
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
3.9%
Germany
0.8%
India
0.8%
New Zealand
0.8%
Philippines
0.7%
Scotland
0.6%
China
0.5%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
0.7%
Arabic
0.4%
Persian (excluding Dari)
0.4%
Filipino
0.4%
Afrikaans
0.3%
Punjabi
0.3%
German
0.2%

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

Ancestry

English
45.9%
Australian
40.0%
Scottish
11.1%
Irish
9.6%
German
4.6%
Italian
4.4%
Australian Aboriginal
3.2%
Dutch
2.1%
Chinese
1.8%
Indian
1.0%
Filipino
0.9%

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
42.4%
Catholic
17.2%
Anglican
16.9%
Not stated
5.6%
Uniting Church
4.3%
Presbyterian and Reformed
3.0%
Christian (other)
2.1%
Brethren
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
55.2% 1,311
Separated
3.2% 75
Divorced
8.4% 200
Widowed
9.1% 216
Never married
24.1% 571

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
37.8%
Couple: children under 15
36.9%
Couple: no children under 15
13.0%
One parent: children under 15
7.6%
One parent: no children under 15
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
26.0%
2 persons
41.2%
3 persons
12.8%
4 persons
11.6%
5 persons
5.6%
6+ persons
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Eastwood

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,108 occupied private dwellings in Eastwood at the 2021 Census, 15.7% were rented, 47.7% owned outright and 28.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
6.2% 69 dwellings
Owned outright
47.7% 528 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
28.4% 315 dwellings
Rented
15.7% 174 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.5% 17 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
86.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
13.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.5%
2 bedrooms
14.5%
3 bedrooms
43.7%
4 bedrooms
37.7%
5 bedrooms
2.7%
6+ bedrooms
0.8%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.4%
$300-$449/mo
2.0%
$450-$599/mo
4.1%
$600-$799/mo
5.1%
$800-$999/mo
8.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
22.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
30.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
17.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
3.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.9%
1 vehicle
36.2%
2 vehicles
40.4%
3 vehicles
13.1%
4+ vehicles
7.4%

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

Work, income and education in Eastwood

Employment

Employed full-time
29.9% 641 people
Employed part-time
19.8% 423 people
Unemployed
1.3% 27 people
Not in labour force
49.0% 1,050 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
27.0%
Community & Personal Service
16.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.7%
Managers
13.5%
Clerical & Administrative
12.7%
Labourers
7.2%
Sales Workers
4.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.1%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.9%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.1%
$300-$399/wk
1.6%
$400-$499/wk
7.8%
$500-$649/wk
6.1%
$650-$799/wk
11.6%
$800-$999/wk
9.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.0%
$4,000+/wk
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.9%
$1-$149/wk
5.2%
$150-$299/wk
6.6%
$300-$399/wk
6.5%
$400-$499/wk
5.4%
$500-$649/wk
5.0%
$650-$799/wk
11.3%
$800-$999/wk
12.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.6%
$3,500+/wk
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.6%
Did not go to work
12.1%
Car (passenger)
6.1%
Walked only
1.4%
Other
1.2%
Bicycle
1.0%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%
Truck
0.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
19.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.2%

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
42.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.1%
Bachelor Degree
20.4%
Postgraduate Degree
5.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.9%
Certificate I/II
3.1%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
19.7%
Health
17.8%
Engineering
17.0%
Society & Culture
11.4%
Education
10.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.8%
Architecture & Building
6.7%
Agriculture & Environment
3.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.0%
Creative Arts
1.8%
Information Technology
1.3%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
23.6%
Secondary: Government
18.4%
Secondary: Catholic
14.2%
Pre-school
12.0%
Primary: Catholic
12.0%
Vocational Education
11.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.6%

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
86.8%
Has need for assistance
8.9%
Need for assistance not stated
4.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
268
Arthritis
164
Heart disease
126
Asthma
95
Diabetes
94
Lung condition
88
Cancer
70
Stroke
49
Kidney disease
36
Dementia
12

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.1% 334
Did not provide
84.9% 1,882

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
21.3% 474
Not a volunteer
78.7% 1,752

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.8% 84
Never served
96.2% 2,149

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
25.7%
1 child
10.5%
2 children
34.6%
3 children
19.8%
4 children
7.8%
5+ children
1.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
21
1951: 1960
54
1961: 1970
60
1971: 1980
36
1981: 1990
24
1991: 2000
26
2001: 2010
52
2011: 2015
72
2016
4
2017
6
2018
6
2019
5

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

Population Mobility

13.4%
moved in the last year
43.2%
moved in the last 5 years
2.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
49.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,321
Moved from VIC
168
Moved: same area (SA2)
134
Moved from QLD
23
Moved from NSW
18
Moved from overseas
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.3%
5: 14 hours
28.8%
15: 29 hours
16.2%
30+ hours
11.6%
Did not do domestic work
24.1%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
85.2%
Step family: no other children
8.8%
Blended family: no other children
4.2%
Other couple: children only
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Eastwood Crime Statistics

104 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
29
Justice Procedures
27
Assault
26
Property Damage
8
Break & Enter
6
Fraud
2
Weapons
2
Public Order
2
Drug Offences
1
Traffic
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 Eastwood

The closest suburb to Eastwood is Lucknow (Vic.), 3.7 km away.

Lucknow (Vic.)
3.7 km away · income $708/wk · rent $290/wk
Wy Yung
4.4 km away · income $723/wk · rent $278/wk
Bairnsdale
6.5 km away · income $634/wk · rent $270/wk
East Bairnsdale
7.0 km away · income $551/wk · rent $250/wk
Nicholson (Vic.)
9.8 km away · income $667/wk · rent $300/wk
Eagle Point
10.7 km away · income $599/wk · rent $310/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Eastwood

What is the population of Eastwood VIC?

The population of Eastwood VIC is 2,855 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,189 people per km². Eastwood is ranked #2,498 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Eastwood?

The median personal income in Eastwood VIC is $662 per week, or $34,424 per year. The median household income is $1,304 per week. Family income is $1,600 per week. Eastwood is ranked #6,114 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Eastwood?

Median rent in Eastwood VIC is $370 per week ($1,603 per month). Rent represents 28.4% of household income, which is considered moderate. Eastwood ranks #2,711 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Eastwood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Eastwood VIC is $1,417. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Eastwood?

The median age in Eastwood VIC is 50 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Eastwood a good suburb to live in?

Eastwood is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 2,855. The median income is $662/wk, which is below the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.4% 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: 20836. All dollar figures in AUD.