Paynesville, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Paynesville VIC is 3,636 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Paynesville is $561 per week ($29,172 per year). Median rent in Paynesville is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Paynesville has a median age of 62 years, older than the national median of 38. Paynesville has a population density of 636 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Paynesville is England. The most common religion is No religion (46.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Paynesville is $1,225.

There were 168 recorded offences in Paynesville in 2025-25, a rate of 46 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (47 offences).

Population
3,636
Census 2021
Median income
$561/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$310/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
62years
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.

Paynesville vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Paynesville is $561 a week, 27% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 1,175th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $310 a week, $6 less than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 31.4% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 62, 19 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.
MeasurePaynesvilleTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$561/wk$767/wk −27%$766/wk
Household income$987/wk$1,687/wk −41%$1,637/wk
Rent$310/wk$316/wk −2%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,225/mo$1,723/mo −29%$1,733/mo
Median age6243 +19 yrs42
Rent share of household income31.4%19.1% +12.3 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 Paynesville, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Paynesville Population

3,636 residents at the 2021 Census.

Paynesville Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$561/wk
$29,172 per year
Ranked 7,594 of 14,663
Median Rent
$310/wk
$1,343 per month
Ranked 4,328 of 14,663
Median Age
62years
24 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,225/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Paynesville Rent Prices & Affordability

31% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $987/wk
Median rent $310/wk
Rent to income 31.4%

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

Median rent in Paynesville against your income

About $4,277 a month
Median rent $310/wk
Left after rent $677/wk
Rent share 31.4%

Paynesville Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
934
avg ICSEA score
89
total students
Paynesville Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 89 students
934
ICSEA

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

All schools near Paynesville, with a map

Paynesville Map

Paynesville, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Paynesville, Victoria: 37.9094°S, 147.7120°E

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

People in Paynesville

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.0% (1,709) Female 53.0% (1,927)

Population Density

636
people per km²
3,636 people · 5.7 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,284
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
7.0%
New Zealand
1.6%
Netherlands
1.1%
Scotland
1.0%
Germany
0.8%
India
0.5%
Philippines
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
0.4%
Afrikaans
0.2%
Mandarin
0.2%
Malayalam
0.2%
Filipino
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.2%
French
0.1%

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

Ancestry

English
50.5%
Australian
37.0%
Scottish
14.7%
Irish
12.5%
German
4.9%
Dutch
2.4%
Italian
1.6%
Australian Aboriginal
1.5%
French
0.9%
Filipino
0.8%
Welsh
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
46.5%
Anglican
16.9%
Catholic
13.6%
Not stated
5.6%
Uniting Church
5.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
3.9%
Christian (other)
2.1%
Baptist
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
51.9% 1,697
Separated
3.5% 113
Divorced
14.3% 466
Widowed
10.5% 343
Never married
19.9% 650

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
55.6%
Couple: children under 15
21.3%
Couple: no children under 15
10.4%
One parent: children under 15
7.4%
One parent: no children under 15
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
34.0%
2 persons
47.5%
3 persons
9.2%
4 persons
5.9%
5 persons
2.4%
6+ persons
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Paynesville

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,669 occupied private dwellings in Paynesville at the 2021 Census, 21.2% were rented, 56.9% owned outright and 19.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.6% 10 dwellings
Owned outright
56.9% 949 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
19.4% 324 dwellings
Rented
21.2% 353 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.0% 34 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
88.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
9.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.6%
2 bedrooms
21.1%
3 bedrooms
54.0%
4 bedrooms
20.0%
5 bedrooms
1.8%
6+ bedrooms
0.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
9.6%
$300-$449/mo
5.5%
$450-$599/mo
2.7%
$600-$799/mo
8.6%
$800-$999/mo
11.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
28.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
17.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
11.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
3.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.4%
1 vehicle
40.3%
2 vehicles
40.0%
3 vehicles
11.5%
4+ vehicles
4.8%

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

Work, income and education in Paynesville

Employment

Employed full-time
18.9% 575 people
Employed part-time
16.7% 508 people
Unemployed
2.0% 60 people
Not in labour force
62.4% 1,893 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
25.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.5%
Community & Personal Service
16.5%
Managers
13.8%
Clerical & Administrative
10.7%
Sales Workers
7.3%
Labourers
6.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.8%
$1-$149/wk
2.0%
$150-$299/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
2.5%
$400-$499/wk
10.7%
$500-$649/wk
8.9%
$650-$799/wk
13.3%
$800-$999/wk
10.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.1%
$4,000+/wk
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.5%
$1-$149/wk
4.6%
$150-$299/wk
6.1%
$300-$399/wk
10.0%
$400-$499/wk
8.3%
$500-$649/wk
6.1%
$650-$799/wk
12.3%
$800-$999/wk
10.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.4%
$3,500+/wk
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.9%
Did not go to work
15.1%
Car (passenger)
3.8%
Walked only
2.4%
Truck
0.9%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.3%
Bicycle
0.3%
Other
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
44.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.0%

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
43.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
24.0%
Bachelor Degree
19.7%
Postgraduate Degree
5.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.2%
Certificate I/II
2.3%

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

Field of Study

Health
19.0%
Management & Commerce
17.4%
Engineering
14.0%
Education
11.9%
Society & Culture
11.8%
Architecture & Building
8.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.8%
Agriculture & Environment
4.3%
Creative Arts
2.9%
Information Technology
1.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
0.7%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
37.8%
Vocational Education
15.3%
Secondary: Government
14.2%
Pre-school
11.3%
Secondary: Catholic
9.8%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.5%
Primary: Catholic
3.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.5%

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
86.4%
Has need for assistance
10.3%
Need for assistance not stated
3.4%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
456
Arthritis
247
Heart disease
208
Lung condition
166
Diabetes
150
Asthma
148
Cancer
132
Stroke
79
Kidney disease
60
Dementia
22

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
16.5% 511
Did not provide
83.5% 2,590

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
19.2% 599
Not a volunteer
80.8% 2,516

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
6.3% 195
Never served
93.7% 2,917

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
24.1%
1 child
11.9%
2 children
35.2%
3 children
20.3%
4 children
7.1%
5+ children
1.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
29
1951: 1960
121
1961: 1970
145
1971: 1980
81
1981: 1990
63
1991: 2000
25
2001: 2010
47
2011: 2015
36
2016
8
2018
9
2019
5
2020
5

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

Population Mobility

16.4%
moved in the last year
44.8%
moved in the last 5 years
5.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
38.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,867
Moved from VIC
311
Moved: same area (SA2)
195
Moved from QLD
15
Moved from NSW
11
Moved from TAS
8
Moved from NT
5
Moved from overseas
5

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.0%
5: 14 hours
29.3%
15: 29 hours
16.9%
30+ hours
12.0%
Did not do domestic work
25.7%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
80.2%
Step family: no other children
10.6%
Blended family: no other children
6.2%
Intact family: other children present
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Paynesville Crime Statistics

168 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Assault
47
Theft
37
Justice Procedures
35
Break & Enter
16
Property Damage
11
Drug Offences
10
Fraud
7
Other
3
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 Paynesville

The closest suburb to Paynesville is Eagle Point, 2.0 km away.

Eagle Point
2.0 km away · income $599/wk · rent $310/wk
East Bairnsdale
6.1 km away · income $551/wk · rent $250/wk
Nicholson (Vic.)
11.5 km away · income $667/wk · rent $300/wk
Lucknow (Vic.)
12.1 km away · income $708/wk · rent $290/wk
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12.4 km away · income $617/wk · rent $346/wk
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12.7 km away · income $662/wk · rent $370/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Paynesville

What is the population of Paynesville VIC?

The population of Paynesville VIC is 3,636 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 636 people per km². Paynesville is ranked #2,076 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Paynesville?

The median personal income in Paynesville VIC is $561 per week, or $29,172 per year. The median household income is $987 per week. Family income is $1,284 per week. Paynesville is ranked #7,594 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Paynesville?

Median rent in Paynesville VIC is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Rent represents 31.4% of household income, which is considered moderate. Paynesville ranks #4,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Paynesville?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Paynesville VIC is $1,225. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Paynesville?

The median age in Paynesville VIC is 62 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Paynesville a good suburb to live in?

Paynesville is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 3,636. The median income is $561/wk, which is below the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.4% 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: 22049. All dollar figures in AUD.