Nagambie, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Nagambie VIC is 2,254 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Nagambie is $675 per week ($35,100 per year). Median rent in Nagambie is $295 per week ($1,278 per month). Nagambie has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Nagambie has a population density of 16 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Nagambie is England. The most common religion is No religion (37.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nagambie is $1,487.

There were 166 recorded offences in Nagambie in 2025-25, a rate of 74 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (61 offences).

Population
2,254
Census 2021
Median income
$675/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$295/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.

Nagambie vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Nagambie is $675 a week, 12% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 933rd of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $295 a week, $21 less than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 25.8% 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.
MeasureNagambieTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$675/wk$767/wk −12%$766/wk
Household income$1,144/wk$1,687/wk −32%$1,637/wk
Rent$295/wk$316/wk −7%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,487/mo$1,723/mo −14%$1,733/mo
Median age5143 +8 yrs42
Rent share of household income25.8%19.1% +6.7 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 Nagambie, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Nagambie Population

2,254 residents at the 2021 Census.

Nagambie Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$675/wk
$35,100 per year
Ranked 5,896 of 14,663
Median Rent
$295/wk
$1,278 per month
Ranked 5,069 of 14,663
Median Age
51years
13 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,487/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Nagambie Rent Prices & Affordability

26% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,144/wk
Median rent $295/wk
Rent to income 25.8%

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

Median rent in Nagambie against your income

About $4,957 a month
Median rent $295/wk
Left after rent $849/wk
Rent share 25.8%

Nagambie Map

Nagambie, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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People in Nagambie

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (1,117) Female 50.5% (1,140)

Population Density

16
people per km²
2,254 people · 144.9 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,649
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
2.3%
New Zealand
0.9%
Philippines
0.8%
India
0.6%
Germany
0.5%
Poland
0.4%
Italy
0.4%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
0.5%
Mandarin
0.5%
Filipino
0.5%
Polish
0.4%
Urdu
0.3%
Khmer
0.3%
Nepali
0.2%

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

Ancestry

Australian
39.8%
English
39.8%
Irish
13.8%
Scottish
11.2%
German
3.8%
Italian
3.5%
Australian Aboriginal
2.1%
Chinese
1.0%
Dutch
0.9%
Filipino
0.9%
Polish
0.7%

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
37.3%
Catholic
26.2%
Anglican
11.3%
Not stated
10.8%
Presbyterian and Reformed
4.5%
Uniting Church
3.4%
Baptist
1.1%
Christian (other)
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
46.6% 888
Separated
4.2% 80
Divorced
12.4% 236
Widowed
8.0% 152
Never married
28.8% 548

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
39.7%
Couple: children under 15
34.6%
Couple: no children under 15
11.1%
One parent: children under 15
8.0%
One parent: no children under 15
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
35.9%
2 persons
38.4%
3 persons
11.5%
4 persons
7.8%
5 persons
4.7%
6+ persons
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Nagambie

Housing Tenure

Of the 945 occupied private dwellings in Nagambie at the 2021 Census, 23.5% were rented, 47.0% owned outright and 25.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.6% 15 dwellings
Owned outright
47.0% 444 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
25.9% 245 dwellings
Rented
23.5% 222 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.4% 23 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
92.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.8%
2 bedrooms
20.3%
3 bedrooms
47.0%
4 bedrooms
24.9%
5 bedrooms
2.6%
6+ bedrooms
0.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.0%
$300-$449/mo
5.7%
$450-$599/mo
2.2%
$600-$799/mo
5.2%
$800-$999/mo
7.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
23.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
24.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
14.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
7.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.2%
1 vehicle
39.1%
2 vehicles
34.9%
3 vehicles
12.9%
4+ vehicles
7.9%

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

Work, income and education in Nagambie

Employment

Employed full-time
34.9% 589 people
Employed part-time
17.9% 301 people
Unemployed
2.1% 35 people
Not in labour force
45.1% 761 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
19.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.8%
Managers
16.0%
Community & Personal Service
15.3%
Labourers
11.4%
Clerical & Administrative
9.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.8%
Sales Workers
3.7%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.3%
$1-$149/wk
1.3%
$150-$299/wk
1.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.4%
$400-$499/wk
10.3%
$500-$649/wk
8.6%
$650-$799/wk
9.5%
$800-$999/wk
8.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.5%
$4,000+/wk
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.1%
$1-$149/wk
3.2%
$150-$299/wk
6.0%
$300-$399/wk
7.3%
$400-$499/wk
6.3%
$500-$649/wk
4.5%
$650-$799/wk
10.6%
$800-$999/wk
12.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.6%
$3,500+/wk
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.2%
Did not go to work
12.6%
Walked only
5.5%
Car (passenger)
4.8%
Truck
1.7%
Train
0.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
19.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.1%

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
49.8%
Bachelor Degree
20.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.0%
Postgraduate Degree
3.3%
Certificate I/II
2.2%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
17.9%
Management & Commerce
16.8%
Health
14.4%
Education
11.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.8%
Architecture & Building
9.2%
Society & Culture
8.7%
Agriculture & Environment
5.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.8%
Creative Arts
2.4%
Information Technology
1.7%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
34.8%
Secondary: Government
21.6%
Pre-school
12.8%
Vocational Education
8.9%
Primary: Catholic
8.5%
Secondary: Catholic
7.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.6%

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
83.9%
Has need for assistance
7.1%
Need for assistance not stated
9.0%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
208
Arthritis
124
Asthma
87
Diabetes
79
Heart disease
78
Lung condition
71
Cancer
47
Stroke
31
Kidney disease
27
Dementia
6

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.8% 257
Did not provide
85.2% 1,479

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
20.7% 360
Not a volunteer
79.3% 1,381

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.7% 13
Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 5
Previously served
5.0% 87
Never served
94.0% 1,639

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
24.5%
1 child
10.1%
2 children
32.3%
3 children
19.1%
4 children
9.6%
5+ children
4.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
7
1951: 1960
36
1961: 1970
52
1971: 1980
24
1981: 1990
16
1991: 2000
15
2001: 2010
38
2011: 2015
22
2016
12
2018
4
2019
8
2020
3

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

Population Mobility

15.3%
moved in the last year
45.4%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
51.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,717
Moved from VIC
160
Moved: same area (SA2)
117
Moved from NSW
9
Moved from overseas
9
Moved from WA
6
Moved from QLD
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.2%
5: 14 hours
27.8%
15: 29 hours
14.3%
30+ hours
10.9%
Did not do domestic work
27.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
85.3%
Step family: no other children
11.5%
Blended family: no other children
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Nagambie Crime Statistics

166 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
61
Justice Procedures
25
Weapons
24
Assault
18
Property Damage
13
Break & Enter
12
Drug Offences
4
Traffic
3
Other
3
Public Order
2
Fraud
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 Nagambie

The closest suburb to Nagambie is Avenel, 17.2 km away.

Avenel
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nagambie

What is the population of Nagambie VIC?

The population of Nagambie VIC is 2,254 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 16 people per km². Nagambie is ranked #2,858 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Nagambie?

The median personal income in Nagambie VIC is $675 per week, or $35,100 per year. The median household income is $1,144 per week. Family income is $1,649 per week. Nagambie is ranked #5,896 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Nagambie?

Median rent in Nagambie VIC is $295 per week ($1,278 per month). Rent represents 25.8% of household income, which is considered moderate. Nagambie ranks #5,069 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Nagambie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nagambie VIC is $1,487. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Nagambie?

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

Is Nagambie a good suburb to live in?

Nagambie is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 2,254. The median income is $675/wk, which is below the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.8% 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: 21867. All dollar figures in AUD.