Silverleaves, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Silverleaves VIC is 322 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Silverleaves is $733 per week ($38,116 per year). Median rent in Silverleaves is $335 per week ($1,452 per month). Silverleaves has a median age of 61 years, older than the national median of 38. Silverleaves has a population density of 168 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Silverleaves is England. The most common religion is No religion (47.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Japanese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Silverleaves is $1,875.

There were 23 recorded offences in Silverleaves in 2025-25, a rate of 71 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (8 offences).

Population
322
Census 2021
Median income
$733/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$335/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
61years
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.

Silverleaves vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Silverleaves is $733 a week, 4% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 742nd of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $335 a week, $19 more 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 61, 18 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.
MeasureSilverleavesTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$733/wk$767/wk −4%$766/wk
Household income$1,298/wk$1,687/wk −23%$1,637/wk
Rent$335/wk$316/wk +6%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,875/mo$1,723/mo +9%$1,733/mo
Median age6143 +18 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 Silverleaves, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Silverleaves Population

322 residents at the 2021 Census.

Silverleaves Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$733/wk
$38,116 per year
Ranked 4,862 of 14,663
Median Rent
$335/wk
$1,452 per month
Ranked 3,743 of 14,663
Median Age
61years
23 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,875/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.6 per bedroom

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

Silverleaves Rent Prices & Affordability

26% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,298/wk
Median rent $335/wk
Rent to income 25.8%

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

Median rent in Silverleaves against your income

About $5,625 a month
Median rent $335/wk
Left after rent $963/wk
Rent share 25.8%

Silverleaves Schools

1
schools nearby
0
government
995
avg ICSEA score
110
total students
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 110 students
995
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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People in Silverleaves

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.5% (159) Female 51.5% (169)

Population Density

168
people per km²
322 people · 1.9 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,728
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
5.9%
Netherlands
2.8%
New Zealand
1.6%
Scotland
1.6%
South Africa
1.2%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
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

Japanese
1.2%
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
46.0%
Australian
35.7%
Irish
14.3%
Scottish
10.2%
Dutch
4.0%
Italian
3.1%
German
2.5%
Australian Aboriginal
1.2%
Welsh
1.2%
Greek
0.9%
Maltese
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
47.5%
Catholic
14.0%
Anglican
13.0%
Not stated
12.4%
Uniting Church
6.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.8%
Baptist
1.9%
Eastern Orthodox
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
65.7% 188
Separated
3.1% 9
Divorced
9.1% 26
Widowed
4.5% 13
Never married
17.5% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
60.3%
Couple: children under 15
29.1%
Couple: no children under 15
6.0%
One parent: children under 15
2.5%
One parent: no children under 15
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
37.6%
2 persons
46.4%
3 persons
6.4%
4 persons
9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Silverleaves

Housing Tenure

Of the 132 occupied private dwellings in Silverleaves at the 2021 Census, 12.1% were rented, 68.2% owned outright and 18.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
6.1% 8 dwellings
Owned outright
68.2% 90 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
18.9% 25 dwellings
Rented
12.1% 16 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
92.7%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.1%
2 bedrooms
13.8%
3 bedrooms
44.6%
4 bedrooms
31.5%
5 bedrooms
6.9%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
21.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
57.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.1%
1 vehicle
35.4%
2 vehicles
45.4%
3 vehicles
11.5%
4+ vehicles
4.6%

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

Work, income and education in Silverleaves

Employment

Employed full-time
19.3% 48 people
Employed part-time
23.3% 58 people
Not in labour force
57.4% 143 people

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

Occupation

Managers
25.0%
Professionals
23.9%
Clerical & Administrative
15.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.0%
Labourers
8.7%
Community & Personal Service
5.4%
Sales Workers
5.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.4%
$1-$149/wk
2.4%
$300-$399/wk
3.2%
$400-$499/wk
8.0%
$500-$649/wk
3.2%
$650-$799/wk
9.6%
$800-$999/wk
10.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.2%
$4,000+/wk
10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.5%
$1-$149/wk
7.4%
$150-$299/wk
3.3%
$300-$399/wk
1.9%
$400-$499/wk
7.0%
$500-$649/wk
6.5%
$650-$799/wk
14.9%
$800-$999/wk
17.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
1.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.4%
$3,500+/wk
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
57.5%
Did not go to work
31.0%
Walked only
6.9%
Car (passenger)
4.6%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.5%

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
32.4%
Certificate III/IV
31.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.4%
Postgraduate Degree
5.4%
Certificate I/II
2.7%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
18.4%
Management & Commerce
17.1%
Society & Culture
17.1%
Education
13.2%
Agriculture & Environment
13.2%
Health
11.8%
Architecture & Building
5.3%
Creative Arts
3.9%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
35.7%
Pre-school
16.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
16.7%
Vocational Education
14.3%
Secondary: Government
9.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
7.1%

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
87.6%
Has need for assistance
5.0%
Need for assistance not stated
7.8%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
27
Mental health
22
Heart disease
18
Diabetes
17
Cancer
13
Lung condition
13
Asthma
12
Stroke
8
Dementia
7

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
17.5% 46
Did not provide
82.5% 217

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
30.9% 81
Not a volunteer
69.1% 181

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.8% 10
Never served
96.2% 255

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
22.4%
1 child
2.6%
2 children
35.3%
3 children
28.4%
4 children
8.6%
5+ children
2.6%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
3
1961: 1970
11
1971: 1980
8
1981: 1990
10
2001: 2010
6

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

Population Mobility

18.1%
moved in the last year
47.7%
moved in the last 5 years
0.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
40.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
235
Moved from VIC
42
Moved: same area (SA2)
9

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.4%
5: 14 hours
32.8%
15: 29 hours
17.0%
30+ hours
17.4%
Did not do domestic work
17.4%

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

Silverleaves Crime Statistics

23 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
8
Break & Enter
7
Assault
4
Property Damage
3
Justice Procedures
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Silverleaves

The closest suburb to Silverleaves is Sunset Strip (Vic.), 4.7 km away.

Sunset Strip (Vic.)
4.7 km away · income $636/wk · rent $350/wk
Cowes
4.8 km away · income $586/wk · rent $331/wk
Hmas Cerberus
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Cape Woolamai
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Crib Point
12.7 km away · income $730/wk · rent $340/wk
Somers
13.2 km away · income $874/wk · rent $391/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Silverleaves

What is the population of Silverleaves VIC?

The population of Silverleaves VIC is 322 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 168 people per km². Silverleaves is ranked #5,871 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Silverleaves?

The median personal income in Silverleaves VIC is $733 per week, or $38,116 per year. The median household income is $1,298 per week. Family income is $1,728 per week. Silverleaves is ranked #4,862 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Silverleaves?

Median rent in Silverleaves VIC is $335 per week ($1,452 per month). Rent represents 25.8% of household income, which is considered moderate. Silverleaves ranks #3,743 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Silverleaves?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Silverleaves VIC is $1,875. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Silverleaves?

The median age in Silverleaves VIC is 61 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Silverleaves a good suburb to live in?

Silverleaves is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 322. The median income is $733/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: 22282. All dollar figures in AUD.