Hurstbridge, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Hurstbridge VIC is 3,554 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hurstbridge is $898 per week ($46,696 per year). Median rent in Hurstbridge is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Hurstbridge has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Hurstbridge has a population density of 239 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hurstbridge is England. The most common religion is No religion (59.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hurstbridge is $2,000.

There were 112 recorded offences in Hurstbridge in 2025-25, a rate of 32 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (36 offences).

Population
3,554
Census 2021
Median income
$898/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$420/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
41years
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.

Hurstbridge vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Hurstbridge is $898 a week, 17% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 271st of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $420 a week, $104 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 19.4% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 41, 2 years younger 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.
MeasureHurstbridgeTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$898/wk$767/wk +17%$766/wk
Household income$2,168/wk$1,687/wk +29%$1,637/wk
Rent$420/wk$316/wk +33%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,000/mo$1,723/mo +16%$1,733/mo
Median age4143 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.4%19.1% +0.3 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 Hurstbridge, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Hurstbridge Population

3,554 residents at the 2021 Census.

Hurstbridge Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$898/wk
$46,696 per year
Ranked 2,170 of 14,663
Median Rent
$420/wk
$1,820 per month
Ranked 1,513 of 14,663
Median Age
41years
3 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Hurstbridge Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,168/wk
Median rent $420/wk
Rent to income 19.4%

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

Median rent in Hurstbridge against your income

About $9,395 a month
Median rent $420/wk
Left after rent $1,748/wk
Rent share 19.4%

Hurstbridge Schools

4
schools nearby
2
government
1060
avg ICSEA score
172
total students
Learning Co-Operative School Independent
Primary · Prep-5 · 31 students
1065
ICSEA
Hurstbridge Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 141 students
1055
ICSEA
Launch Campus Independent
Combined
Yarra Me School -Hurstbridge Farm Campus Government
Secondary

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

All schools near Hurstbridge, with a map

Hurstbridge Map

Hurstbridge, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Hurstbridge, Victoria: 37.6370°S, 145.1967°E

Hurstbridge Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (4)

People in Hurstbridge

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.1% (1,781) Female 49.9% (1,777)

Population Density

239
people per km²
3,554 people · 14.8 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,402
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
4.9%
New Zealand
1.0%
United States of America
0.6%
Germany
0.5%
Italy
0.3%
Netherlands
0.3%
India
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

Spanish
0.4%
Japanese
0.3%
Italian
0.3%
Greek
0.2%
German
0.2%
Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other
0.2%
Tamil
0.2%

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

Ancestry

English
42.1%
Australian
41.8%
Irish
16.7%
Scottish
14.1%
German
5.5%
Italian
5.4%
Dutch
2.6%
Maltese
1.5%
Greek
1.5%
Welsh
1.5%
New Zealander
1.0%

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
59.4%
Catholic
14.4%
Anglican
7.9%
Not stated
4.6%
Uniting Church
2.9%
Christian (other)
2.0%
Baptist
1.8%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
50.1% 1,429
Separated
2.9% 84
Divorced
8.1% 230
Widowed
3.3% 94
Never married
35.6% 1,017

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
45.5%
Couple: no children
21.9%
Couple: no children under 15
21.2%
One parent: no children under 15
6.8%
One parent: children under 15
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
17.3%
2 persons
30.7%
3 persons
18.5%
4 persons
21.4%
5 persons
9.2%
6+ persons
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Hurstbridge

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,224 occupied private dwellings in Hurstbridge at the 2021 Census, 10.5% were rented, 35.7% owned outright and 52.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.5% 6 dwellings
Owned outright
35.7% 437 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
52.5% 642 dwellings
Rented
10.5% 128 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.7% 9 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
97.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.0%
2 bedrooms
8.7%
3 bedrooms
48.0%
4 bedrooms
32.3%
5 bedrooms
6.2%
6+ bedrooms
1.8%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.8%
$300-$449/mo
2.1%
$450-$599/mo
1.4%
$600-$799/mo
4.5%
$800-$999/mo
4.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
10.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
19.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
24.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
17.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
11.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.2%
1 vehicle
24.5%
2 vehicles
40.0%
3 vehicles
18.5%
4+ vehicles
14.7%

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

Work, income and education in Hurstbridge

Employment

Employed full-time
40.6% 1,077 people
Employed part-time
26.6% 706 people
Unemployed
2.9% 78 people
Not in labour force
29.9% 792 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
31.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
21.0%
Managers
14.9%
Community & Personal Service
11.2%
Clerical & Administrative
10.7%
Labourers
4.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.3%
Sales Workers
3.1%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.1%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
1.0%
$300-$399/wk
2.0%
$400-$499/wk
4.6%
$500-$649/wk
2.9%
$650-$799/wk
4.1%
$800-$999/wk
4.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.2%
$4,000+/wk
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.7%
$1-$149/wk
5.1%
$150-$299/wk
5.9%
$300-$399/wk
3.3%
$400-$499/wk
2.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
7.6%
$800-$999/wk
9.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.0%
$3,500+/wk
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.1%
Did not go to work
19.9%
Train
2.5%
Car (passenger)
2.5%
Walked only
1.2%
Truck
1.0%
Other
0.9%
Bicycle
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
66.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
12.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.4%

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
34.0%
Bachelor Degree
30.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.4%
Postgraduate Degree
9.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.6%
Certificate I/II
1.7%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
16.8%
Society & Culture
14.9%
Management & Commerce
13.1%
Education
12.4%
Health
12.2%
Architecture & Building
10.3%
Creative Arts
6.9%
Agriculture & Environment
4.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.3%
Information Technology
2.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
39.5%
Secondary: Government
25.5%
Vocational Education
12.6%
Pre-school
10.2%
Secondary: Catholic
5.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.8%
Primary: Catholic
1.6%

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
93.6%
Has need for assistance
3.7%
Need for assistance not stated
2.7%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
372
Asthma
150
Arthritis
115
Heart disease
97
Diabetes
70
Cancer
70
Lung condition
42
Kidney disease
31
Stroke
25
Dementia
8

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.3% 424
Did not provide
84.7% 2,356

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
19.1% 530
Not a volunteer
80.9% 2,249

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 6
Previously served
2.0% 57
Never served
97.7% 2,729

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.3%
1 child
12.5%
2 children
32.6%
3 children
18.7%
4 children
5.3%
5+ children
1.6%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
6
1951: 1960
37
1961: 1970
69
1971: 1980
50
1981: 1990
52
1991: 2000
42
2001: 2010
87
2011: 2015
46
2016
8
2017
8
2019
5

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

Population Mobility

7.3%
moved in the last year
26.9%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
69.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,176
Moved from VIC
196
Moved: same area (SA2)
38
Moved from overseas
11
Moved from NSW
6

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.8%
5: 14 hours
32.6%
15: 29 hours
18.2%
30+ hours
10.5%
Did not do domestic work
15.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
89.2%
Step family: no other children
6.5%
Blended family: no other children
3.2%
Intact family: other children present
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Hurstbridge Crime Statistics

112 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Justice Procedures
36
Theft
29
Assault
22
Property Damage
10
Weapons
6
Break & Enter
4
Fraud
2
Robbery
1
Public Order
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).

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Suburbs near Hurstbridge

The closest suburb to Hurstbridge is Wattle Glen, 3.7 km away.

Wattle Glen
3.7 km away · income $850/wk · rent $420/wk
Diamond Creek
4.7 km away · income $983/wk · rent $430/wk
Panton Hill
4.8 km away · income $915/wk · rent $350/wk
Yarrambat
5.4 km away · income $867/wk · rent $450/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hurstbridge

What is the population of Hurstbridge VIC?

The population of Hurstbridge VIC is 3,554 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 239 people per km². Hurstbridge is ranked #2,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hurstbridge?

The median personal income in Hurstbridge VIC is $898 per week, or $46,696 per year. The median household income is $2,168 per week. Family income is $2,402 per week. Hurstbridge is ranked #2,170 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hurstbridge?

Median rent in Hurstbridge VIC is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Rent represents 19.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Hurstbridge ranks #1,513 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hurstbridge?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hurstbridge 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 Hurstbridge?

The median age in Hurstbridge VIC is 41 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hurstbridge a good suburb to live in?

Hurstbridge is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 3,554. The median income is $898/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.4% 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: 21223. All dollar figures in AUD.