Terang, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Terang VIC is 2,254 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Terang is $651 per week ($33,852 per year). Median rent in Terang is $225 per week ($975 per month). Terang has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Terang has a population density of 19 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Terang is England. The most common religion is No religion (37.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Terang is $1,066.

There were 117 recorded offences in Terang in 2025-25, a rate of 52 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (24 offences).

Population
2,254
Census 2021
Median income
$651/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$225/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
49years
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.

Terang vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Terang is $651 a week, 15% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 989th 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 19.4% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 49, 6 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.
MeasureTerangTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$651/wk$767/wk −15%$766/wk
Household income$1,162/wk$1,687/wk −31%$1,637/wk
Rent$225/wk$316/wk −29%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,066/mo$1,723/mo −38%$1,733/mo
Median age4943 +6 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.4%19.1% +0.3 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 Terang, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Terang Population

2,254 residents at the 2021 Census.

Terang Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$651/wk
$33,852 per year
Ranked 6,316 of 14,663
Median Rent
$225/wk
$975 per month
Ranked 6,923 of 14,663
Median Age
49years
11 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,066/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Terang Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,162/wk
Median rent $225/wk
Rent to income 19.4%

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

Median rent in Terang against your income

About $5,035 a month
Median rent $225/wk
Left after rent $937/wk
Rent share 19.4%

Terang Schools

1
schools nearby
0
government
1046
avg ICSEA score
122
total students
St Thomas' School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 122 students
1046
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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Terang Map

Terang, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Terang, Victoria: 38.2463°S, 142.8853°E

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

People in Terang

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.5% (1,094) Female 51.5% (1,162)

Population Density

19
people per km²
2,254 people · 119.4 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,552
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%
New Zealand
1.2%
Netherlands
0.5%
Philippines
0.4%
China
0.4%
India
0.4%
Fiji
0.2%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Punjabi
0.4%
Tagalog
0.4%
Spanish
0.4%
Mandarin
0.3%
Nepali
0.3%
Malayalam
0.3%
Italian
0.2%

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

Ancestry

Australian
43.3%
English
40.1%
Irish
18.9%
Scottish
11.8%
German
2.8%
Dutch
2.0%
Italian
1.6%
Australian Aboriginal
1.1%
Indian
0.6%
Chinese
0.6%
New Zealander
0.6%

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
37.4%
Catholic
33.3%
Presbyterian and Reformed
7.8%
Not stated
6.8%
Anglican
6.2%
Uniting Church
4.7%
Christian (other)
0.8%
Salvation Army
0.6%

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
44.7% 850
Separated
4.5% 85
Divorced
9.2% 176
Widowed
8.3% 158
Never married
33.3% 634

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
35.7%
Couple: no children
34.4%
Couple: no children under 15
13.1%
One parent: no children under 15
8.5%
One parent: children under 15
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
32.3%
2 persons
39.2%
3 persons
11.7%
4 persons
9.2%
5 persons
5.5%
6+ persons
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Terang

Housing Tenure

Of the 926 occupied private dwellings in Terang at the 2021 Census, 20.3% were rented, 44.8% owned outright and 29.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.6% 24 dwellings
Owned outright
44.8% 415 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
29.4% 272 dwellings
Rented
20.3% 188 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
3.0% 28 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
92.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.0%
2 bedrooms
18.0%
3 bedrooms
52.8%
4 bedrooms
22.2%
5 bedrooms
3.1%
6+ bedrooms
0.9%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.7%
$300-$449/mo
5.4%
$450-$599/mo
4.6%
$600-$799/mo
11.7%
$800-$999/mo
17.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
30.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
13.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
8.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.3%
1 vehicle
35.4%
2 vehicles
34.1%
3 vehicles
15.5%
4+ vehicles
9.7%

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

Work, income and education in Terang

Employment

Employed full-time
33.1% 567 people
Employed part-time
20.3% 347 people
Unemployed
2.3% 39 people
Not in labour force
44.3% 759 people

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

Occupation

Community & Personal Service
19.8%
Professionals
19.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.3%
Managers
13.5%
Labourers
9.3%
Clerical & Administrative
9.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.2%
Sales Workers
5.7%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.4%
$300-$399/wk
2.9%
$400-$499/wk
11.9%
$500-$649/wk
5.2%
$650-$799/wk
8.8%
$800-$999/wk
11.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.3%
$4,000+/wk
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.6%
$1-$149/wk
4.1%
$150-$299/wk
7.5%
$300-$399/wk
5.8%
$400-$499/wk
7.6%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
11.0%
$800-$999/wk
13.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.6%
$3,500+/wk
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.0%
Did not go to work
11.1%
Walked only
5.4%
Car (passenger)
4.9%
Truck
1.4%
Bicycle
1.1%
Other
1.0%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
19.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.8%

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
47.7%
Bachelor Degree
20.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.8%
Postgraduate Degree
4.3%
Certificate I/II
4.3%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
17.1%
Management & Commerce
17.1%
Health
14.5%
Society & Culture
13.1%
Agriculture & Environment
10.1%
Education
8.4%
Architecture & Building
6.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.3%
Creative Arts
3.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.4%
Information Technology
1.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
22.1%
Secondary: Government
21.5%
Primary: Catholic
18.5%
Secondary: Catholic
14.1%
Vocational Education
13.3%
Pre-school
9.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
1.0%

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
84.2%
Has need for assistance
10.5%
Need for assistance not stated
5.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
275
Asthma
108
Arthritis
101
Heart disease
85
Diabetes
75
Lung condition
66
Cancer
55
Stroke
42
Kidney disease
30
Dementia
7

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
16.6% 292
Did not provide
83.4% 1,471

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
21.3% 381
Not a volunteer
78.7% 1,404

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.8% 50
Never served
97.2% 1,741

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.1%
1 child
10.7%
2 children
23.1%
3 children
22.8%
4 children
10.8%
5+ children
4.5%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
20
1961: 1970
19
1971: 1980
11
1981: 1990
3
1991: 2000
21
2001: 2010
14
2011: 2015
16
2018
4
2019
8
2020
6
2021
9

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

Population Mobility

11.8%
moved in the last year
33.7%
moved in the last 5 years
3.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
54.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,833
Moved from VIC
129
Moved: same area (SA2)
87
Moved from NSW
11
Moved from overseas
9
Moved from SA
7
Moved from QLD
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.6%
5: 14 hours
24.5%
15: 29 hours
14.1%
30+ hours
12.1%
Did not do domestic work
28.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
88.0%
Step family: no other children
6.3%
Blended family: no other children
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Terang Crime Statistics

117 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
24
Drug Offences
21
Weapons
19
Assault
16
Property Damage
14
Justice Procedures
12
Break & Enter
8
Robbery
1
Fraud
1
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Terang

What is the population of Terang VIC?

The population of Terang VIC is 2,254 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 19 people per km². Terang is ranked #2,858 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Terang?

The median personal income in Terang VIC is $651 per week, or $33,852 per year. The median household income is $1,162 per week. Family income is $1,552 per week. Terang is ranked #6,316 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Terang?

Median rent in Terang VIC is $225 per week ($975 per month). Rent represents 19.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Terang ranks #6,923 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Terang?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Terang VIC is $1,066. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Terang?

The median age in Terang VIC is 49 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Terang a good suburb to live in?

Terang is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 2,254. The median income is $651/wk, which is below the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.4% 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: 22488. All dollar figures in AUD.