Flinders, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Flinders VIC is 1,130 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Flinders is $1,118 per week ($58,136 per year). Median rent in Flinders is $451 per week ($1,954 per month). Flinders has a median age of 63 years, older than the national median of 38. Flinders has a population density of 20 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Flinders is England. The most common religion is No religion (43.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is French. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Flinders is $2,500.

There were 58 recorded offences in Flinders in 2025-25, a rate of 51 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (34 offences).

Population
1,130
Census 2021
Median income
$1,118/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$451/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
63years
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.

Flinders vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Flinders is $1,118 a week, 46% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 59th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $451 a week, $135 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 21.4% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 63, 20 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.
MeasureFlindersTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,118/wk$767/wk +46%$766/wk
Household income$2,104/wk$1,687/wk +25%$1,637/wk
Rent$451/wk$316/wk +43%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,500/mo$1,723/mo +45%$1,733/mo
Median age6343 +20 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.4%19.1% +2.3 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 Flinders, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Flinders Population

1,130 residents at the 2021 Census.

Flinders Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,118/wk
$58,136 per year
Ranked 643 of 14,663
Median Rent
$451/wk
$1,954 per month
Ranked 1,037 of 14,663
Median Age
63years
25 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,500/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.6 per bedroom

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

Flinders Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,104/wk
Median rent $451/wk
Rent to income 21.4%

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

Median rent in Flinders against your income

About $9,117 a month
Median rent $451/wk
Left after rent $1,653/wk
Rent share 21.4%

Flinders Map

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People in Flinders

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (562) Female 50.4% (570)

Population Density

20
people per km²
1,130 people · 55.1 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$2,851
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
7.4%
New Zealand
1.9%
United States of America
1.1%
Ireland
0.7%
Netherlands
0.7%
Italy
0.6%
Scotland
0.6%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

French
0.9%
Russian
0.6%
German
0.4%
Italian
0.3%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%

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

Ancestry

English
50.1%
Australian
30.1%
Irish
16.5%
Scottish
15.8%
German
3.1%
Italian
2.7%
Dutch
1.3%
New Zealander
0.7%
Croatian
0.6%
Greek
0.6%
Polish
0.6%

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
43.3%
Anglican
18.8%
Not stated
14.8%
Catholic
11.1%
Uniting Church
3.6%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.4%
Christian (other)
1.8%
Baptist
0.7%

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
63.4% 654
Separated
3.0% 31
Divorced
9.6% 99
Widowed
4.9% 51
Never married
19.0% 196

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
53.7%
Couple: children under 15
23.1%
Couple: no children under 15
16.3%
One parent: no children under 15
3.8%
One parent: children under 15
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
28.6%
2 persons
49.6%
3 persons
9.6%
4 persons
7.7%
5 persons
2.8%
6+ persons
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Flinders

Housing Tenure

Of the 428 occupied private dwellings in Flinders at the 2021 Census, 11.7% were rented, 66.1% owned outright and 20.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
3.0% 13 dwellings
Owned outright
66.1% 283 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
20.6% 88 dwellings
Rented
11.7% 50 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.9% 8 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.7%
2 bedrooms
8.3%
3 bedrooms
42.6%
4 bedrooms
31.4%
5 bedrooms
12.9%
6+ bedrooms
3.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
12.0%
$450-$599/mo
6.0%
$600-$799/mo
6.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
6.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
20.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
18.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
0.7%
1 vehicle
28.0%
2 vehicles
48.3%
3 vehicles
14.9%
4+ vehicles
8.1%

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

Work, income and education in Flinders

Employment

Employed full-time
21.2% 186 people
Employed part-time
25.2% 221 people
Unemployed
1.4% 12 people
Not in labour force
52.2% 457 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
36.7%
Managers
29.0%
Clerical & Administrative
9.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
6.9%
Sales Workers
6.6%
Community & Personal Service
5.4%
Labourers
5.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
0.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.8%
$1-$149/wk
2.5%
$300-$399/wk
1.8%
$400-$499/wk
4.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.0%
$650-$799/wk
3.6%
$800-$999/wk
4.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.5%
$4,000+/wk
25.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.5%
$1-$149/wk
4.3%
$150-$299/wk
5.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.7%
$400-$499/wk
2.8%
$500-$649/wk
3.1%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
7.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.8%
$3,500+/wk
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
64.7%
Did not go to work
19.4%
Walked only
10.4%
Other
3.6%
Car (passenger)
1.8%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
77.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
9.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.2%

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

Bachelor Degree
44.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.9%
Postgraduate Degree
17.0%
Certificate III/IV
11.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.2%
Certificate I/II
0.7%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
27.2%
Health
13.8%
Society & Culture
12.3%
Architecture & Building
11.7%
Engineering
7.8%
Education
6.9%
Agriculture & Environment
6.3%
Creative Arts
5.7%
Information Technology
3.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
2.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Other Non-Govt
25.0%
Primary: Government
22.0%
Secondary: Government
15.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
14.0%
Pre-school
13.0%
Vocational Education
7.0%
Secondary: Catholic
4.0%

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
84.5%
Has need for assistance
4.0%
Need for assistance not stated
11.7%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
65
Heart disease
60
Mental health
50
Cancer
40
Asthma
40
Diabetes
28
Lung condition
16
Stroke
12
Kidney disease
10
Dementia
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
16.7% 151
Did not provide
83.3% 753

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
32.2% 290
Not a volunteer
67.8% 612

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.1% 28
Never served
96.9% 877

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
26.2%
1 child
8.4%
2 children
29.8%
3 children
21.7%
4 children
11.7%
5+ children
2.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
9
1951: 1960
28
1961: 1970
30
1971: 1980
29
1981: 1990
24
1991: 2000
14
2001: 2010
23
2011: 2015
9
2020
3

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

Population Mobility

10.6%
moved in the last year
40.8%
moved in the last 5 years
2.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
44.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
880
Moved from VIC
76
Moved: same area (SA2)
24
Moved from overseas
8
Moved from NSW
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.5%
5: 14 hours
32.3%
15: 29 hours
18.9%
30+ hours
12.6%
Did not do domestic work
15.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
93.3%
Step family: no other children
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Flinders Crime Statistics

58 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
34
Break & Enter
17
Assault
3
Fraud
2
Property Damage
1
Justice Procedures
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 Flinders

The closest suburb to Flinders is Red Hill (Vic.), 11.0 km away.

Red Hill (Vic.)
11.0 km away · income $962/wk · rent $461/wk
Rosebud
11.0 km away · income $624/wk · rent $350/wk
McCrae
11.8 km away · income $737/wk · rent $392/wk
Capel Sound
12.9 km away · income $558/wk · rent $350/wk
Tootgarook
13.8 km away · income $656/wk · rent $360/wk
Dromana
14.0 km away · income $677/wk · rent $380/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Flinders

What is the population of Flinders VIC?

The population of Flinders VIC is 1,130 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 20 people per km². Flinders is ranked #3,794 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Flinders?

The median personal income in Flinders VIC is $1,118 per week, or $58,136 per year. The median household income is $2,104 per week. Family income is $2,851 per week. Flinders is ranked #643 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Flinders?

Median rent in Flinders VIC is $451 per week ($1,954 per month). Rent represents 21.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Flinders ranks #1,037 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Flinders?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Flinders VIC is $2,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Flinders?

The median age in Flinders VIC is 63 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Flinders a good suburb to live in?

Flinders is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,130. The median income is $1,118/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.4% 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: 20930. All dollar figures in AUD.