Niddrie, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Niddrie VIC is 5,901 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Niddrie is $965 per week ($50,180 per year). Median rent in Niddrie is $432 per week ($1,872 per month). Niddrie has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Niddrie has a population density of 3,321 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Niddrie is Italy. The most common religion is Catholic (46.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Niddrie is $2,300.

There were 314 recorded offences in Niddrie in 2025-25, a rate of 53 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (140 offences).

Population
5,901
Census 2021
Median income
$965/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$432/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
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.

Niddrie vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Niddrie is $965 a week, 26% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 176th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $432 a week, $116 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 19.5% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 40, 3 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.
MeasureNiddrieTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$965/wk$767/wk +26%$766/wk
Household income$2,213/wk$1,687/wk +31%$1,637/wk
Rent$432/wk$316/wk +37%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,300/mo$1,723/mo +33%$1,733/mo
Median age4043 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.5%19.1% +0.4 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 Niddrie, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Niddrie Population

5,901 residents at the 2021 Census.

Niddrie Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$965/wk
$50,180 per year
Ranked 1,487 of 14,663
Median Rent
$432/wk
$1,872 per month
Ranked 1,354 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Niddrie Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,213/wk
Median rent $432/wk
Rent to income 19.5%

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

Median rent in Niddrie against your income

About $9,590 a month
Median rent $432/wk
Left after rent $1,781/wk
Rent share 19.5%

Niddrie Schools

25
schools nearby
13
government
1089
avg ICSEA score
14,377
total students
Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 2,913 students
1173
ICSEA
Moonee Ponds West Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 289 students
1136
ICSEA
St Margaret's Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 441 students
1125
ICSEA
Strathmore North Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 632 students
1116
ICSEA
St Therese's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 529 students
1116
ICSEA
Essendon North Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 629 students
1116
ICSEA
Our Lady of the Nativity School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 364 students
1111
ICSEA
Aberfeldie Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 374 students
1108
ICSEA
St John Bosco's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 413 students
1108
ICSEA
St Bernard's College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,567 students
1100
ICSEA
Buckley Park College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 888 students
1088
ICSEA
St Peter's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 561 students
1085
ICSEA
St Christopher's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 727 students
1083
ICSEA
Ave Maria College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 826 students
1082
ICSEA
Avondale Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 433 students
1074
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 25 schools.

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

All schools near Niddrie, with a map

Niddrie Map

Niddrie, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Niddrie, Victoria: 37.7397°S, 144.8826°E

Niddrie Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (25)

People in Niddrie

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.9% (2,824) Female 52.1% (3,074)

Population Density

3,321
people per km²
5,901 people · 1.8 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,715
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

Italy
2.4%
England
2.0%
India
1.7%
China
1.1%
Vietnam
0.8%
New Zealand
0.7%
Greece
0.7%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
4.5%
Greek
3.1%
Arabic
1.4%
Croatian
1.4%
Vietnamese
1.1%
Mandarin
1.1%
Spanish
1.1%

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

Ancestry

Australian
25.7%
English
24.0%
Italian
20.4%
Irish
12.1%
Scottish
6.5%
Greek
5.8%
Maltese
3.9%
Chinese
3.2%
Croatian
2.8%
German
2.6%
Indian
2.3%

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

Catholic
46.0%
No religion
27.9%
Eastern Orthodox
6.1%
Not stated
4.4%
Anglican
4.3%
Hinduism
1.6%
Buddhism
1.5%
Islam
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
47.9% 2,320
Separated
2.8% 136
Divorced
8.4% 408
Widowed
5.3% 258
Never married
35.6% 1,726

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
42.9%
Couple: no children under 15
22.6%
Couple: no children
21.4%
One parent: no children under 15
7.6%
One parent: children under 15
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
24.4%
2 persons
30.0%
3 persons
18.1%
4 persons
19.7%
5 persons
6.5%
6+ persons
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Niddrie

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,204 occupied private dwellings in Niddrie at the 2021 Census, 23.0% were rented, 37.3% owned outright and 37.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.0% 21 dwellings
Owned outright
37.3% 821 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
37.4% 825 dwellings
Rented
23.0% 507 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.1% 24 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
67.4%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
20.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.3%
2 bedrooms
17.3%
3 bedrooms
51.5%
4 bedrooms
24.0%
5 bedrooms
4.2%
6+ bedrooms
0.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.9%
$300-$449/mo
2.7%
$450-$599/mo
1.9%
$600-$799/mo
3.3%
$800-$999/mo
3.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
12.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
18.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
18.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.4%
1 vehicle
35.7%
2 vehicles
41.3%
3 vehicles
11.5%
4+ vehicles
6.1%

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

Work, income and education in Niddrie

Employment

Employed full-time
43.8% 1,942 people
Employed part-time
23.2% 1,027 people
Unemployed
3.3% 145 people
Not in labour force
29.7% 1,317 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
35.4%
Managers
18.9%
Clerical & Administrative
13.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.0%
Community & Personal Service
8.9%
Sales Workers
5.2%
Labourers
3.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.6%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.6%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.5%
$300-$399/wk
1.6%
$400-$499/wk
4.8%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
5.2%
$800-$999/wk
4.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.3%
$4,000+/wk
20.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.1%
$1-$149/wk
4.5%
$150-$299/wk
5.6%
$300-$399/wk
3.3%
$400-$499/wk
2.7%
$500-$649/wk
2.9%
$650-$799/wk
7.2%
$800-$999/wk
7.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.6%
$3,500+/wk
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.6%
Did not go to work
18.0%
Car (passenger)
5.2%
Train
1.9%
Walked only
1.8%
Tram/Light Rail
1.0%
Truck
0.6%
Bicycle
0.5%
Other
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%
Bus
0.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.1%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
73.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
11.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.5%

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
37.2%
Certificate III/IV
25.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.6%
Postgraduate Degree
12.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.0%
Certificate I/II
1.0%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
27.2%
Engineering
12.9%
Society & Culture
12.1%
Health
11.3%
Education
10.7%
Architecture & Building
7.9%
Creative Arts
4.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.1%
Information Technology
3.9%
Agriculture & Environment
1.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Catholic
25.7%
Secondary: Catholic
19.2%
Primary: Government
13.4%
Secondary: Government
13.3%
Pre-school
11.6%
Vocational Education
9.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.3%

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
90.9%
Has need for assistance
5.5%
Need for assistance not stated
3.6%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
401
Asthma
196
Arthritis
155
Heart disease
123
Diabetes
123
Cancer
82
Lung condition
60
Kidney disease
46
Stroke
43
Dementia
9

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
17.0% 786
Did not provide
83.0% 3,835

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.2% 566
Not a volunteer
87.8% 4,069

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 3
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 4
Previously served
1.7% 80
Never served
98.1% 4,575

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
35.6%
1 child
12.2%
2 children
32.0%
3 children
15.0%
4 children
3.8%
5+ children
1.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
25
1951: 1960
137
1961: 1970
182
1971: 1980
140
1981: 1990
118
1991: 2000
124
2001: 2010
173
2011: 2015
129
2016
33
2017
32
2018
45
2019
30
2020
11
2021
10

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

Population Mobility

13.9%
moved in the last year
36.4%
moved in the last 5 years
4.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,840
Moved from VIC
594
Moved: same area (SA2)
117
Moved from overseas
43
Moved from NSW
13
Moved from SA
4
Moved from QLD
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.4%
5: 14 hours
31.3%
15: 29 hours
12.1%
30+ hours
8.3%
Did not do domestic work
23.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
92.7%
Step family: no other children
5.5%
Blended family: no other children
1.2%
Intact family: other children present
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Niddrie Crime Statistics

314 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
140
Assault
39
Drug Offences
29
Property Damage
22
Justice Procedures
22
Break & Enter
21
Fraud
20
Weapons
11
Public Order
7
Robbery
2
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 Niddrie

The closest suburb to Niddrie is Essendon North, 1.6 km away.

Essendon North
1.6 km away · income $1,031/wk · rent $360/wk
Essendon West
1.7 km away · income $1,040/wk · rent $450/wk
Airport West
1.9 km away · income $883/wk · rent $401/wk
Keilor East
2.4 km away · income $759/wk · rent $406/wk
Aberfeldie
2.6 km away · income $1,053/wk · rent $440/wk
Essendon
2.8 km away · income $1,067/wk · rent $380/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Niddrie

What is the population of Niddrie VIC?

The population of Niddrie VIC is 5,901 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 3,321 people per km². Niddrie is ranked #1,325 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Niddrie?

The median personal income in Niddrie VIC is $965 per week, or $50,180 per year. The median household income is $2,213 per week. Family income is $2,715 per week. Niddrie is ranked #1,487 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Niddrie?

Median rent in Niddrie VIC is $432 per week ($1,872 per month). Rent represents 19.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Niddrie ranks #1,354 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Niddrie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Niddrie VIC is $2,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Niddrie?

The median age in Niddrie VIC is 40 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Niddrie a good suburb to live in?

Niddrie is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 5,901. The median income is $965/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.5% 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: 21942. All dollar figures in AUD.