Trentham East, VIC: suburb profile
The population of Trentham East VIC is 181 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Trentham East is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Trentham East is $257 per week ($1,114 per month). Trentham East has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Trentham East has a population density of 5.0 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Trentham East is England. The most common religion is No religion (49.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Trentham East is $2,393.
There were 5 recorded offences in Trentham East in 2025-25, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.
Trentham East vs the typical VIC suburb
The median personal income in Trentham East is $900 a week, 17% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). Median rent is $257 a week, $59 less than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 11.7% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 50, 7 years older than in the typical VIC suburb (43).
| Measure | Trentham East | Typical VIC | Difference | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $900/wk | $767/wk | +17% | $766/wk |
| Household income | $2,204/wk | $1,687/wk | +31% | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $257/wk | $316/wk | −19% | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $2,393/mo | $1,723/mo | +39% | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 50 | 43 | +7 yrs | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 11.7% | 19.1% | −7.4 pts | 20.3% |
Trentham East Population
181 residents at the 2021 Census.
Trentham East Median Income & Rent
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.
Trentham East Rent Prices & Affordability
12% of median household income goes on median rent
Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.
Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.
Median rent in Trentham East against your income
Trentham East Map
People in Trentham East
Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL
Most common languages at home other than English
Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL
Ancestry
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
Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL
Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL
Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL
Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL
Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL
Homes in Trentham East
Housing Tenure
Of the 69 occupied private dwellings in Trentham East at the 2021 Census, 7.2% were rented, 42.0% owned outright and 46.4% owned with a mortgage.
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL
Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Work, income and education in Trentham East
Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL
Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation
Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL
Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL
How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Education Level
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
Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL
Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL
School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL
More from the 2021 Census
Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL
Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL
When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL
Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL
Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL
Trentham East Crime Statistics
5 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.
Total offences by year
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).
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Suburbs near Trentham East
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trentham East
What is the population of Trentham East VIC?
The population of Trentham East VIC is 181 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 5.0 people per km². Trentham East is ranked #7,244 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Trentham East?
The median personal income in Trentham East VIC is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year. The median household income is $2,204 per week. Family income is $2,471 per week. Trentham East is ranked #2,120 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Trentham East?
Median rent in Trentham East VIC is $257 per week ($1,114 per month). Rent represents 11.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Trentham East ranks #6,030 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Trentham East?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Trentham East VIC is $2,393. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Trentham East?
The median age in Trentham East VIC is 50 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Trentham East a good suburb to live in?
Trentham East is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 181. The median income is $900/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.7% 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: 22578. All dollar figures in AUD.