Somerville, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Somerville VIC is 11,767 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Somerville is $809 per week ($42,068 per year). Median rent in Somerville is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Somerville has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Somerville has a population density of 304 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Somerville is England. The most common religion is No religion (53.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Somerville is $1,800.

There were 717 recorded offences in Somerville in 2025-25, a rate of 61 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (313 offences).

Population
11,767
Census 2021
Median income
$809/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$380/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.

Somerville vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Somerville is $809 a week, 5% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 494th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $380 a week, $64 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 21.3% 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.
MeasureSomervilleTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$809/wk$767/wk +5%$766/wk
Household income$1,781/wk$1,687/wk +6%$1,637/wk
Rent$380/wk$316/wk +20%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,800/mo$1,723/mo +4%$1,733/mo
Median age4043 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.3%19.1% +2.2 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 Somerville, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Somerville Population

11,767 residents at the 2021 Census.

Somerville Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$809/wk
$42,068 per year
Ranked 3,449 of 14,663
Median Rent
$380/wk
$1,647 per month
Ranked 2,445 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,800/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Somerville Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,781/wk
Median rent $380/wk
Rent to income 21.3%

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

Median rent in Somerville against your income

About $7,718 a month
Median rent $380/wk
Left after rent $1,401/wk
Rent share 21.3%

Somerville Schools

3
schools nearby
3
government
1014
avg ICSEA score
1,079
total students
Pearcedale Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 679 students
1015
ICSEA
Somerville Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 400 students
1013
ICSEA
Pearcedale Primary School-Pearcedale Deaf Facility Government
Primary

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

All schools near Somerville, with a map

Somerville Map

Somerville, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Somerville, Victoria: 38.2315°S, 145.2037°E

Somerville Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (3)

People in Somerville

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (5,675) Female 51.7% (6,084)

Population Density

304
people per km²
11,767 people · 38.7 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,149
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
6.9%
New Zealand
1.2%
Scotland
0.9%
Netherlands
0.5%
Germany
0.5%
South Africa
0.4%
Philippines
0.4%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
0.4%
Mandarin
0.2%
German
0.2%
Filipino
0.2%
Greek
0.2%
Spanish
0.2%
Afrikaans
0.2%

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

Ancestry

English
47.8%
Australian
42.2%
Scottish
11.3%
Irish
10.3%
German
4.1%
Italian
4.0%
Dutch
3.1%
Welsh
1.0%
Australian Aboriginal
1.0%
New Zealander
1.0%
Greek
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
53.3%
Catholic
16.4%
Anglican
12.4%
Not stated
5.6%
Uniting Church
2.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.1%
Christian (other)
1.9%
Baptist
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
46.3% 4,438
Separated
2.9% 281
Divorced
10.2% 980
Widowed
5.6% 534
Never married
34.9% 3,343

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
41.0%
Couple: no children
26.0%
Couple: no children under 15
19.1%
One parent: children under 15
7.2%
One parent: no children under 15
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
23.5%
2 persons
33.2%
3 persons
16.6%
4 persons
17.4%
5 persons
6.6%
6+ persons
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Somerville

Housing Tenure

Of the 4,322 occupied private dwellings in Somerville at the 2021 Census, 16.0% were rented, 32.3% owned outright and 47.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.9% 127 dwellings
Owned outright
32.3% 1,397 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
47.5% 2,053 dwellings
Rented
16.0% 693 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.2% 50 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
82.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
15.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.9%
2 bedrooms
12.4%
3 bedrooms
46.9%
4 bedrooms
31.0%
5 bedrooms
6.1%
6+ bedrooms
1.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.1%
$300-$449/mo
2.8%
$450-$599/mo
1.9%
$600-$799/mo
3.5%
$800-$999/mo
5.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
14.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
19.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
26.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
13.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.0%
1 vehicle
28.3%
2 vehicles
41.6%
3 vehicles
15.3%
4+ vehicles
11.8%

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

Work, income and education in Somerville

Employment

Employed full-time
39.7% 3,453 people
Employed part-time
24.7% 2,152 people
Unemployed
1.7% 148 people
Not in labour force
33.9% 2,951 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
23.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
22.8%
Community & Personal Service
14.4%
Clerical & Administrative
12.4%
Managers
12.1%
Labourers
6.6%
Sales Workers
4.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.8%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.9%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.1%
$300-$399/wk
1.3%
$400-$499/wk
5.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.9%
$650-$799/wk
6.5%
$800-$999/wk
5.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.0%
$4,000+/wk
9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.6%
$1-$149/wk
4.5%
$150-$299/wk
5.9%
$300-$399/wk
3.6%
$400-$499/wk
3.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
9.9%
$800-$999/wk
10.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.5%
$3,500+/wk
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.3%
Did not go to work
15.6%
Car (passenger)
4.1%
Walked only
1.6%
Truck
1.2%
Train
0.3%
Bicycle
0.3%
Other
0.2%
Bus
0.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.1%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.1%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.1%

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
45.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.5%
Bachelor Degree
21.4%
Postgraduate Degree
4.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.5%
Certificate I/II
2.5%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
17.7%
Management & Commerce
17.2%
Health
13.2%
Society & Culture
12.2%
Education
11.5%
Architecture & Building
11.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.7%
Creative Arts
3.5%
Agriculture & Environment
3.0%
Information Technology
2.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.7%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
30.8%
Secondary: Government
19.5%
Pre-school
13.0%
Vocational Education
11.4%
Primary: Catholic
9.0%
Secondary: Catholic
8.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.4%

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
90.0%
Has need for assistance
5.4%
Need for assistance not stated
4.6%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
1,395
Asthma
508
Arthritis
419
Heart disease
303
Diabetes
265
Cancer
235
Lung condition
224
Stroke
124
Kidney disease
121
Dementia
40

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.3% 1,385
Did not provide
84.7% 7,686

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
11.6% 1,058
Not a volunteer
88.4% 8,038

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.3% 26
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 8
Previously served
3.0% 275
Never served
96.6% 8,838

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.5%
1 child
12.4%
2 children
33.2%
3 children
18.2%
4 children
6.2%
5+ children
1.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
39
1951: 1960
172
1961: 1970
354
1971: 1980
273
1981: 1990
236
1991: 2000
127
2001: 2010
304
2011: 2015
123
2016
22
2017
30
2018
12
2019
18
2021
8

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

Population Mobility

11.1%
moved in the last year
35.8%
moved in the last 5 years
2.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
9,930
Moved from VIC
807
Moved: same area (SA2)
344
Moved from overseas
26
Moved from NSW
17
Moved from QLD
10
Moved from WA
6
Moved from NT
4
Moved from ACT
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.1%
5: 14 hours
30.5%
15: 29 hours
13.4%
30+ hours
9.3%
Did not do domestic work
24.7%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.3%
Step family: no other children
9.4%
Blended family: no other children
5.2%
Intact family: other children present
0.7%
Other couple: children only
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Somerville Crime Statistics

717 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
313
Assault
103
Justice Procedures
84
Property Damage
53
Drug Offences
45
Break & Enter
39
Fraud
32
Weapons
25
Public Order
16
Robbery
6
Other
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 Somerville

The closest suburb to Somerville is Tyabb, 3.9 km away.

Tyabb
3.9 km away · income $783/wk · rent $383/wk
Langwarrin South
4.9 km away · income $859/wk · rent $346/wk
Pearcedale
5.1 km away · income $785/wk · rent $400/wk
Baxter
5.8 km away · income $774/wk · rent $360/wk
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7.5 km away · income $639/wk · rent $320/wk
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7.9 km away · income $837/wk · rent $351/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Somerville

What is the population of Somerville VIC?

The population of Somerville VIC is 11,767 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 304 people per km². Somerville is ranked #474 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Somerville?

The median personal income in Somerville VIC is $809 per week, or $42,068 per year. The median household income is $1,781 per week. Family income is $2,149 per week. Somerville is ranked #3,449 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Somerville?

Median rent in Somerville VIC is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Rent represents 21.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Somerville ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Somerville?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Somerville VIC is $1,800. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Somerville?

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

Is Somerville a good suburb to live in?

Somerville is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 11,767. The median income is $809/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.3% 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: 22305. All dollar figures in AUD.