Vermont, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Vermont VIC is 10,993 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Vermont is $797 per week ($41,444 per year). Median rent in Vermont is $426 per week ($1,846 per month). Vermont has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Vermont has a population density of 2,385 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Vermont is China. The most common religion is No religion (43.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Vermont is $2,383.

There were 488 recorded offences in Vermont in 2025-25, a rate of 44 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (216 offences).

Population
10,993
Census 2021
Median income
$797/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$426/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.

Vermont vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Vermont is $797 a week, 4% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 531st of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $426 a week, $110 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 20.9% 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.
MeasureVermontTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$797/wk$767/wk +4%$766/wk
Household income$2,042/wk$1,687/wk +21%$1,637/wk
Rent$426/wk$316/wk +35%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,383/mo$1,723/mo +38%$1,733/mo
Median age4043 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.9%19.1% +1.8 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 Vermont, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Vermont Population

10,993 residents at the 2021 Census.

Vermont Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$797/wk
$41,444 per year
Ranked 3,637 of 14,663
Median Rent
$426/wk
$1,846 per month
Ranked 1,457 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,383/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Vermont Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,042/wk
Median rent $426/wk
Rent to income 20.9%

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

Median rent in Vermont against your income

About $8,849 a month
Median rent $426/wk
Left after rent $1,616/wk
Rent share 20.9%

Vermont Schools

22
schools nearby
14
government
1117
avg ICSEA score
10,314
total students
Vermont Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 752 students
1161
ICSEA
The Knox School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 764 students
1159
ICSEA
Rangeview Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 689 students
1155
ICSEA
Camelot Rise Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 426 students
1150
ICSEA
Highvale Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 368 students
1148
ICSEA
Livingstone Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 612 students
1142
ICSEA
Weeden Heights Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 154 students
1141
ICSEA
St James' School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 351 students
1139
ICSEA
Antonio Park Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 529 students
1137
ICSEA
Mount Pleasant Road Nunawading Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 388 students
1133
ICSEA
Vermont Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,650 students
1122
ICSEA
Highvale Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,220 students
1114
ICSEA
Nunawading Christian College - Primary Independent
Primary · Prep-6 · 343 students
1101
ICSEA
Parkmore Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 121 students
1095
ICSEA
St John's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 142 students
1095
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 22 schools.

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 Vermont

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (5,382) Female 51.1% (5,614)

Population Density

2,385
people per km²
10,993 people · 4.6 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,354
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

China
10.1%
India
4.5%
Malaysia
2.7%
England
2.5%
Hong Kong
1.7%
Vietnam
1.4%
Sri Lanka
1.4%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
13.9%
Cantonese
5.3%
Hindi
1.9%
Vietnamese
1.6%
Sinhalese
1.2%
Greek
1.0%
Gujarati
0.9%

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

Ancestry

English
25.7%
Chinese
23.4%
Australian
23.3%
Irish
8.3%
Scottish
7.8%
Indian
6.1%
Italian
4.0%
German
3.1%
Greek
1.9%
Vietnamese
1.8%
Dutch
1.5%

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
43.7%
Catholic
17.0%
Anglican
6.7%
Buddhism
4.5%
Hinduism
4.4%
Christian (other)
3.7%
Not stated
3.6%
Uniting Church
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
57.5% 5,016
Separated
2.0% 171
Divorced
6.8% 593
Widowed
5.0% 440
Never married
28.7% 2,506

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
48.7%
Couple: no children
20.4%
Couple: no children under 15
19.7%
One parent: no children under 15
6.1%
One parent: children under 15
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
19.6%
2 persons
28.6%
3 persons
16.7%
4 persons
24.6%
5 persons
8.0%
6+ persons
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Vermont

Housing Tenure

Of the 3,800 occupied private dwellings in Vermont at the 2021 Census, 18.6% were rented, 39.4% owned outright and 40.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.2% 45 dwellings
Owned outright
39.4% 1,498 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
40.0% 1,520 dwellings
Rented
18.6% 706 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.9% 33 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
80.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
14.5%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.6%
2 bedrooms
10.1%
3 bedrooms
48.9%
4 bedrooms
31.9%
5 bedrooms
6.3%
6+ bedrooms
1.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.8%
$300-$449/mo
1.4%
$450-$599/mo
2.0%
$600-$799/mo
2.4%
$800-$999/mo
2.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
8.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
10.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
20.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
22.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.2%
1 vehicle
32.7%
2 vehicles
47.5%
3 vehicles
11.4%
4+ vehicles
5.2%

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

Work, income and education in Vermont

Employment

Employed full-time
37.7% 3,097 people
Employed part-time
22.9% 1,877 people
Unemployed
3.0% 249 people
Not in labour force
36.4% 2,986 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
39.2%
Managers
16.7%
Clerical & Administrative
12.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.6%
Community & Personal Service
9.6%
Sales Workers
4.9%
Labourers
3.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.3%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
1.2%
$300-$399/wk
1.3%
$400-$499/wk
4.4%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
5.8%
$800-$999/wk
6.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.4%
$4,000+/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.7%
$1-$149/wk
5.8%
$150-$299/wk
6.2%
$300-$399/wk
3.2%
$400-$499/wk
3.0%
$500-$649/wk
3.0%
$650-$799/wk
7.9%
$800-$999/wk
8.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.0%
$3,500+/wk
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.7%
Did not go to work
17.6%
Car (passenger)
5.8%
Train
2.5%
Walked only
1.6%
Bus
1.0%
Truck
0.5%
Bicycle
0.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%
Other
0.2%
Tram/Light Rail
0.1%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
77.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
9.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.6%

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
39.9%
Postgraduate Degree
18.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.9%
Certificate III/IV
16.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.0%
Certificate I/II
1.2%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
26.9%
Engineering
14.5%
Health
11.4%
Society & Culture
10.8%
Information Technology
9.9%
Education
7.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.2%
Architecture & Building
4.8%
Creative Arts
4.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.3%
Agriculture & Environment
1.3%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
36.4%
Secondary: Government
27.2%
Pre-school
10.9%
Vocational Education
8.3%
Secondary: Catholic
6.0%
Primary: Catholic
5.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.2%

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
92.8%
Has need for assistance
4.9%
Need for assistance not stated
2.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
692
Asthma
418
Arthritis
273
Diabetes
247
Heart disease
242
Cancer
145
Lung condition
113
Stroke
100
Kidney disease
85
Dementia
25

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.1% 1,111
Did not provide
86.9% 7,339

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
17.0% 1,444
Not a volunteer
83.0% 7,031

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 6
Previously served
2.0% 167
Never served
98.0% 8,340

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.9%
1 child
15.4%
2 children
37.1%
3 children
13.8%
4 children
4.0%
5+ children
0.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
45
1951: 1960
148
1961: 1970
172
1971: 1980
241
1981: 1990
452
1991: 2000
431
2001: 2010
1,256
2011: 2015
716
2016
147
2017
130
2018
150
2019
130
2020
49
2021
15

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

Population Mobility

9.8%
moved in the last year
32.2%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
9,632
Moved from VIC
766
Moved: same area (SA2)
161
Moved from overseas
68
Moved from NSW
12
Moved from TAS
5
Moved from QLD
4
Moved from WA
4
Moved from SA
3
Moved from NT
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.0%
5: 14 hours
29.7%
15: 29 hours
14.5%
30+ hours
9.5%
Did not do domestic work
24.3%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
93.6%
Step family: no other children
4.3%
Blended family: no other children
1.2%
Intact family: other children present
0.6%
Step family: other children present
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Vermont Crime Statistics

488 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
216
Assault
57
Justice Procedures
51
Break & Enter
46
Fraud
37
Weapons
29
Property Damage
25
Drug Offences
23
Public Order
3
Robbery
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 Vermont

The closest suburb to Vermont is Vermont South, 2.0 km away.

Vermont South
2.0 km away · income $715/wk · rent $496/wk
Mitcham (Vic.)
2.4 km away · income $911/wk · rent $406/wk
Forest Hill (Vic.)
2.5 km away · income $706/wk · rent $396/wk
Wantirna
2.7 km away · income $762/wk · rent $428/wk
Nunawading
3.2 km away · income $839/wk · rent $391/wk
Wantirna South
4.2 km away · income $751/wk · rent $441/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont

What is the population of Vermont VIC?

The population of Vermont VIC is 10,993 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,385 people per km². Vermont is ranked #530 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Vermont?

The median personal income in Vermont VIC is $797 per week, or $41,444 per year. The median household income is $2,042 per week. Family income is $2,354 per week. Vermont is ranked #3,637 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Vermont?

Median rent in Vermont VIC is $426 per week ($1,846 per month). Rent represents 20.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Vermont ranks #1,457 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Vermont?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Vermont VIC is $2,383. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Vermont?

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

Is Vermont a good suburb to live in?

Vermont is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 10,993. The median income is $797/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.9% 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: 22627. All dollar figures in AUD.