Omeo, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Omeo VIC is 411 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Omeo is $674 per week ($35,048 per year). Median rent in Omeo is $225 per week ($975 per month). Omeo has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Omeo has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Omeo is England. The most common religion is No religion (41.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Omeo is $1,117.

There were 27 recorded offences in Omeo in 2025-25, a rate of 66 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (10 offences).

Population
411
Census 2021
Median income
$674/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$225/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
54years
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.

Omeo vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Omeo is $674 a week, 12% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 935th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $225 a week, $91 less than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 19.9% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 54, 11 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.
MeasureOmeoTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$674/wk$767/wk −12%$766/wk
Household income$1,131/wk$1,687/wk −33%$1,637/wk
Rent$225/wk$316/wk −29%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,117/mo$1,723/mo −35%$1,733/mo
Median age5443 +11 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.9%19.1% +0.8 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 Omeo, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Omeo Population

411 residents at the 2021 Census.

Omeo Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$674/wk
$35,048 per year
Ranked 5,918 of 14,663
Median Rent
$225/wk
$975 per month
Ranked 6,923 of 14,663
Median Age
54years
16 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,117/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Omeo Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,131/wk
Median rent $225/wk
Rent to income 19.9%

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

Median rent in Omeo against your income

About $4,901 a month
Median rent $225/wk
Left after rent $906/wk
Rent share 19.9%

Omeo Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1009
avg ICSEA score
38
total students
Omeo Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 38 students
1009
ICSEA

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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Omeo Map

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People in Omeo

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.2% (206) Female 49.8% (204)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
411 people · 591.3 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,562
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
1.2%
Philippines
1.0%
Vietnam
1.0%
United States of America
0.7%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.0%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Vietnamese
1.0%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%
Croatian
0.0%

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

Ancestry

English
42.1%
Australian
34.8%
Scottish
13.1%
Irish
12.9%
German
4.9%
Dutch
1.5%
Vietnamese
1.0%
Filipino
1.0%
Italian
1.0%
Chinese
0.7%
Australian Aboriginal
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
41.6%
Catholic
17.0%
Not stated
16.3%
Anglican
12.7%
Uniting Church
4.4%
Christian (other)
3.2%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.4%
Other religious groups
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
42.9% 159
Separated
6.2% 23
Divorced
14.6% 54
Widowed
6.5% 24
Never married
29.9% 111

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
49.2%
Couple: children under 15
29.6%
One parent: no children under 15
7.9%
Couple: no children under 15
6.7%
One parent: children under 15
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
37.0%
2 persons
43.8%
3 persons
9.9%
4 persons
7.4%
5 persons
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Omeo

Housing Tenure

Of the 160 occupied private dwellings in Omeo at the 2021 Census, 16.3% were rented, 50.6% owned outright and 23.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
4.4% 7 dwellings
Owned outright
50.6% 81 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
23.8% 38 dwellings
Rented
16.3% 26 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
3.1% 5 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
4.0%
2 bedrooms
22.5%
3 bedrooms
48.3%
4 bedrooms
19.9%
5 bedrooms
5.3%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo
17.1%
$600-$799/mo
8.6%
$800-$999/mo
17.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
34.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
11.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.6%
1 vehicle
31.6%
2 vehicles
36.2%
3 vehicles
18.4%
4+ vehicles
11.2%

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

Work, income and education in Omeo

Employment

Employed full-time
28.7% 85 people
Employed part-time
27.4% 81 people
Not in labour force
43.9% 130 people

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

Occupation

Managers
25.2%
Community & Personal Service
19.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.5%
Professionals
14.6%
Clerical & Administrative
11.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.8%
Labourers
6.8%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.1%
$300-$399/wk
4.3%
$400-$499/wk
6.4%
$500-$649/wk
6.4%
$650-$799/wk
7.8%
$800-$999/wk
12.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
2.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.3%
$4,000+/wk
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.4%
$1-$149/wk
6.3%
$150-$299/wk
2.9%
$300-$399/wk
5.0%
$400-$499/wk
9.2%
$500-$649/wk
2.1%
$650-$799/wk
11.7%
$800-$999/wk
11.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
1.7%
$3,500+/wk
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
60.5%
Did not go to work
15.9%
Walked only
13.4%
Car (passenger)
5.7%
Other
2.5%
Truck
1.9%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
49.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.3%

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
22.4%
Bachelor Degree
19.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.2%
Postgraduate Degree
3.9%
Certificate I/II
3.9%

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

Field of Study

Health
19.2%
Engineering
14.1%
Agriculture & Environment
12.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
11.1%
Architecture & Building
11.1%
Society & Culture
11.1%
Education
9.1%
Management & Commerce
8.1%
Information Technology
4.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
40.0%
Secondary: Government
30.0%
Pre-school
15.0%
Vocational Education
15.0%

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
76.9%
Has need for assistance
7.3%
Need for assistance not stated
15.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
27
Arthritis
22
Heart disease
19
Lung condition
14
Asthma
9
Cancer
7
Diabetes
6
Dementia
4
Kidney disease
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
9.7% 29
Did not provide
90.3% 269

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
28.3% 87
Not a volunteer
71.7% 220

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.9% 12
Never served
96.1% 297

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.1%
1 child
5.3%
2 children
43.6%
3 children
19.5%
4 children
4.5%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
7
1961: 1970
5
1971: 1980
4
2001: 2010
5

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

Population Mobility

8.9%
moved in the last year
37.7%
moved in the last 5 years
1.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
49.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
308
Moved from VIC
13
Moved: same area (SA2)
8
Moved from NSW
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.8%
5: 14 hours
30.1%
15: 29 hours
21.0%
30+ hours
11.7%
Did not do domestic work
18.4%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Omeo Crime Statistics

27 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Justice Procedures
10
Weapons
7
Fraud
4
Theft
3
Assault
2
Property Damage
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Omeo

What is the population of Omeo VIC?

The population of Omeo VIC is 411 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km². Omeo is ranked #5,365 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Omeo?

The median personal income in Omeo VIC is $674 per week, or $35,048 per year. The median household income is $1,131 per week. Family income is $1,562 per week. Omeo is ranked #5,918 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Omeo?

Median rent in Omeo VIC is $225 per week ($975 per month). Rent represents 19.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Omeo ranks #6,923 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Omeo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Omeo VIC is $1,117. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Omeo?

The median age in Omeo VIC is 54 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Omeo a good suburb to live in?

Omeo is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 411. The median income is $674/wk, which is below the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.9% 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: 22011. All dollar figures in AUD.