Panton Hill, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Panton Hill VIC is 1,063 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Panton Hill is $915 per week ($47,580 per year). Median rent in Panton Hill is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Panton Hill has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Panton Hill has a population density of 50 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Panton Hill is England. The most common religion is No religion (57.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Panton Hill is $2,167.

There were 20 recorded offences in Panton Hill in 2025-25, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (6 offences).

Population
1,063
Census 2021
Median income
$915/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
48years
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.

Panton Hill vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Panton Hill is $915 a week, 19% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 246th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $34 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 14.8% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 48, 5 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.
MeasurePanton HillTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$915/wk$767/wk +19%$766/wk
Household income$2,367/wk$1,687/wk +40%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$316/wk +11%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,167/mo$1,723/mo +26%$1,733/mo
Median age4843 +5 yrs42
Rent share of household income14.8%19.1% −4.3 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 Panton Hill, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Panton Hill Population

1,063 residents at the 2021 Census.

Panton Hill Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$915/wk
$47,580 per year
Ranked 1,962 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
48years
10 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Panton Hill Rent Prices & Affordability

15% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,367/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 14.8%

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

Median rent in Panton Hill against your income

About $10,257 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $2,017/wk
Rent share 14.8%

Panton Hill Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1070
avg ICSEA score
147
total students
Panton Hill Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 147 students
1070
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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Panton Hill Map

Panton Hill, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Panton Hill, Victoria: 37.6407°S, 145.2506°E

Panton Hill Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (1)

People in Panton Hill

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (515) Female 51.6% (548)

Population Density

50
people per km²
1,063 people · 21.1 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,692
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
4.8%
New Zealand
1.4%
Germany
1.3%
South Africa
0.8%
United States of America
0.6%
Canada
0.5%
Netherlands
0.5%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

German
0.8%
Spanish
0.8%
Mandarin
0.6%
Cantonese
0.5%
Greek
0.5%
Thai
0.4%
Afrikaans
0.0%

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

Ancestry

English
47.2%
Australian
39.1%
Irish
16.0%
Scottish
11.8%
Italian
6.3%
German
5.6%
Dutch
2.4%
Greek
2.0%
Polish
1.3%
Chinese
1.2%
Australian Aboriginal
0.9%

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
57.3%
Catholic
11.8%
Anglican
10.3%
Not stated
7.1%
Uniting Church
2.7%
Christian (other)
2.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.8%
Eastern Orthodox
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
52.9% 477
Separated
3.3% 30
Divorced
7.8% 70
Widowed
3.5% 32
Never married
32.5% 293

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
34.9%
Couple: no children
27.7%
Couple: no children under 15
27.1%
One parent: no children under 15
6.1%
One parent: children under 15
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
13.4%
2 persons
36.4%
3 persons
19.6%
4 persons
20.7%
5 persons
6.5%
6+ persons
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Panton Hill

Housing Tenure

Of the 351 occupied private dwellings in Panton Hill at the 2021 Census, 5.1% were rented, 44.7% owned outright and 47.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.6% 9 dwellings
Owned outright
44.7% 157 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
47.9% 168 dwellings
Rented
5.1% 18 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.9% 3 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
2.2%
2 bedrooms
10.3%
3 bedrooms
33.0%
4 bedrooms
36.0%
5 bedrooms
15.1%
6+ bedrooms
3.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.9%
$300-$449/mo
3.7%
$450-$599/mo
4.4%
$800-$999/mo
3.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
16.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
16.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
17.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
16.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
0.9%
1 vehicle
15.8%
2 vehicles
36.1%
3 vehicles
22.9%
4+ vehicles
24.4%

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

Work, income and education in Panton Hill

Employment

Employed full-time
40.5% 322 people
Employed part-time
24.8% 197 people
Unemployed
2.1% 17 people
Not in labour force
32.6% 259 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
26.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.4%
Managers
19.3%
Clerical & Administrative
11.2%
Community & Personal Service
10.8%
Sales Workers
4.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.6%
Labourers
3.6%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.9%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
1.9%
$400-$499/wk
3.1%
$500-$649/wk
1.5%
$650-$799/wk
5.3%
$800-$999/wk
2.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.7%
$4,000+/wk
22.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.0%
$1-$149/wk
5.2%
$150-$299/wk
5.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.3%
$400-$499/wk
2.9%
$500-$649/wk
3.0%
$650-$799/wk
8.1%
$800-$999/wk
7.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.7%
$3,500+/wk
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.9%
Did not go to work
15.9%
Walked only
3.3%
Car (passenger)
2.8%
Truck
2.0%
Other
1.0%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
66.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
12.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.0%

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
32.3%
Bachelor Degree
29.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
9.3%
Postgraduate Degree
8.5%
Certificate I/II
0.6%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
16.2%
Architecture & Building
14.3%
Engineering
13.8%
Health
13.4%
Society & Culture
12.0%
Education
11.7%
Creative Arts
4.9%
Agriculture & Environment
4.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.3%
Information Technology
2.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
36.3%
Secondary: Government
22.0%
Pre-school
9.9%
Secondary: Catholic
8.8%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
7.7%
Vocational Education
7.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.5%
Primary: Catholic
2.2%

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
92.7%
Has need for assistance
2.5%
Need for assistance not stated
4.9%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
104
Asthma
40
Arthritis
33
Heart disease
33
Lung condition
20
Cancer
13
Diabetes
12
Kidney disease
10
Stroke
7
Dementia
5

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.9% 119
Did not provide
86.1% 736

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
21.5% 183
Not a volunteer
78.5% 669

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
1.2% 10
Never served
98.8% 844

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
36.9%
1 child
7.1%
2 children
31.0%
3 children
17.7%
4 children
7.1%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
8
1951: 1960
11
1961: 1970
17
1971: 1980
18
1981: 1990
19
1991: 2000
19
2001: 2010
21
2011: 2015
6
2016
4
2019
5

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

Population Mobility

9.8%
moved in the last year
23.4%
moved in the last 5 years
3.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
902
Moved from VIC
79
Moved: same area (SA2)
12

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.9%
5: 14 hours
32.4%
15: 29 hours
17.3%
30+ hours
11.6%
Did not do domestic work
15.7%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
93.2%
Step family: no other children
4.1%
Blended family: no other children
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Panton Hill Crime Statistics

20 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Justice Procedures
6
Break & Enter
4
Theft
4
Assault
3
Property Damage
2
Public Order
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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5.9 km away · income $887/wk · rent $383/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Panton Hill

What is the population of Panton Hill VIC?

The population of Panton Hill VIC is 1,063 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 50 people per km². Panton Hill is ranked #3,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Panton Hill?

The median personal income in Panton Hill VIC is $915 per week, or $47,580 per year. The median household income is $2,367 per week. Family income is $2,692 per week. Panton Hill is ranked #1,962 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Panton Hill?

Median rent in Panton Hill VIC is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 14.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Panton Hill ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Panton Hill?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Panton Hill VIC is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Panton Hill?

The median age in Panton Hill VIC is 48 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Panton Hill a good suburb to live in?

Panton Hill is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,063. The median income is $915/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.8% 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: 22032. All dollar figures in AUD.