Winter Valley, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Winter Valley VIC is 3,440 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Winter Valley is $921 per week ($47,892 per year). Median rent in Winter Valley is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). Winter Valley has a median age of 29 years, younger than the national median of 38. Winter Valley has a population density of 700 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Winter Valley is India. The most common religion is No religion (52.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Winter Valley is $1,600.

There were 499 recorded offences in Winter Valley in 2025-25, a rate of 145 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (146 offences).

Population
3,440
Census 2021
Median income
$921/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$390/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
29years
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.

Winter Valley vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Winter Valley is $921 a week, 20% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 236th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $390 a week, $74 more 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 29, 14 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.
MeasureWinter ValleyTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$921/wk$767/wk +20%$766/wk
Household income$2,013/wk$1,687/wk +19%$1,637/wk
Rent$390/wk$316/wk +23%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,600/mo$1,723/mo −7%$1,733/mo
Median age2943 −14 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 Winter Valley, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Winter Valley Population

3,440 residents at the 2021 Census.

Winter Valley Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$921/wk
$47,892 per year
Ranked 1,894 of 14,663
Median Rent
$390/wk
$1,690 per month
Ranked 2,258 of 14,663
Median Age
29years
9 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,600/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Winter Valley Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,013/wk
Median rent $390/wk
Rent to income 19.4%

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

Median rent in Winter Valley against your income

About $8,723 a month
Median rent $390/wk
Left after rent $1,623/wk
Rent share 19.4%

Winter Valley Schools

8
schools nearby
4
government
1019
avg ICSEA score
4,785
total students
St Thomas More School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 431 students
1087
ICSEA
Loreto College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 948 students
1073
ICSEA
Lumen Christi School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 324 students
1029
ICSEA
Ballarat High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,461 students
1016
ICSEA
Alfredton Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 527 students
1009
ICSEA
Delacombe Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 641 students
970
ICSEA
Ballarat Specialist School Government
Combined · U · 453 students
950
ICSEA
Loreto College - The Little Flower Campus Catholic
Secondary

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 Winter Valley

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (1,664) Female 51.7% (1,780)

Population Density

700
people per km²
3,440 people · 4.9 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,087
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

India
3.3%
Philippines
0.9%
England
0.9%
China
0.7%
New Zealand
0.7%
Netherlands
0.4%
Sri Lanka
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

Punjabi
2.2%
Mandarin
1.0%
Malayalam
0.7%
Hindi
0.6%
Sinhalese
0.5%
Filipino
0.5%
Nepali
0.3%

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

Ancestry

Australian
42.8%
English
39.9%
Scottish
11.4%
Irish
11.1%
German
4.2%
Italian
2.9%
Dutch
2.8%
Indian
2.6%
Australian Aboriginal
2.2%
Chinese
1.9%
Filipino
1.3%

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
52.9%
Catholic
20.8%
Anglican
5.8%
Not stated
4.4%
Uniting Church
4.0%
Other religions
2.3%
Hinduism
1.9%
Sikhism
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
45.2% 1,151
Separated
3.9% 98
Divorced
6.8% 174
Widowed
2.2% 55
Never married
41.9% 1,067

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
54.0%
Couple: no children
22.8%
One parent: children under 15
9.8%
Couple: no children under 15
9.7%
One parent: no children under 15
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
15.9%
2 persons
32.1%
3 persons
18.3%
4 persons
20.7%
5 persons
10.2%
6+ persons
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Winter Valley

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,179 occupied private dwellings in Winter Valley at the 2021 Census, 24.4% were rented, 16.8% owned outright and 58.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.8% 10 dwellings
Owned outright
16.8% 198 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
58.0% 684 dwellings
Rented
24.4% 288 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.6% 7 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
1.0%
3 bedrooms
25.9%
4 bedrooms
70.1%
5 bedrooms
2.6%
6+ bedrooms
0.3%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
2.1%
$300-$449/mo
1.8%
$450-$599/mo
0.6%
$600-$799/mo
1.8%
$800-$999/mo
3.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
21.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
39.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
0.5%
1 vehicle
25.9%
2 vehicles
50.2%
3 vehicles
15.9%
4+ vehicles
7.5%

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

Work, income and education in Winter Valley

Employment

Employed full-time
47.8% 1,126 people
Employed part-time
26.7% 630 people
Unemployed
3.0% 70 people
Not in labour force
22.5% 530 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
27.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.7%
Community & Personal Service
15.8%
Clerical & Administrative
11.7%
Managers
10.3%
Sales Workers
5.7%
Labourers
5.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.4%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.3%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
0.4%
$300-$399/wk
1.0%
$400-$499/wk
2.4%
$500-$649/wk
2.2%
$650-$799/wk
5.2%
$800-$999/wk
5.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
20.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.2%
$4,000+/wk
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.1%
$1-$149/wk
3.0%
$150-$299/wk
5.0%
$300-$399/wk
3.0%
$400-$499/wk
2.1%
$500-$649/wk
2.7%
$650-$799/wk
9.9%
$800-$999/wk
14.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.2%
$3,500+/wk
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
79.3%
Did not go to work
13.8%
Car (passenger)
5.2%
Walked only
1.0%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%
Truck
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
64.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.2%

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
42.0%
Bachelor Degree
27.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.2%
Postgraduate Degree
6.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.5%
Certificate I/II
2.1%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
18.5%
Health
17.5%
Society & Culture
14.6%
Engineering
13.4%
Education
11.1%
Architecture & Building
9.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.9%
Information Technology
3.3%
Creative Arts
3.0%
Agriculture & Environment
2.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.7%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
25.6%
Primary: Catholic
17.7%
Secondary: Government
17.3%
Pre-school
15.5%
Vocational Education
11.0%
Secondary: Catholic
8.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
1.7%

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
4.3%
Need for assistance not stated
2.8%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
360
Asthma
166
Arthritis
63
Diabetes
61
Heart disease
41
Lung condition
24
Stroke
24
Cancer
23
Kidney disease
16

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.1% 323
Did not provide
86.9% 2,135

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
10.9% 268
Not a volunteer
89.1% 2,199

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
1.8% 44
Never served
98.2% 2,421

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
35.8%
1 child
14.0%
2 children
27.5%
3 children
15.7%
4 children
6.2%
5+ children
0.8%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
13
1961: 1970
17
1971: 1980
11
1981: 1990
12
1991: 2000
15
2001: 2010
104
2011: 2015
90
2016
25
2017
18
2018
25
2019
23
2020
17

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

Population Mobility

26.4%
moved in the last year
67.4%
moved in the last 5 years
3.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
76.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,420
Moved from VIC
703
Moved: same area (SA2)
106
Moved from overseas
11
Moved from QLD
11
Moved from NSW
10
Moved from WA
4
Moved from SA
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.9%
5: 14 hours
30.1%
15: 29 hours
12.7%
30+ hours
10.5%
Did not do domestic work
24.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
82.2%
Step family: no other children
8.9%
Blended family: no other children
7.0%
Intact family: other children present
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Winter Valley Crime Statistics

499 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
146
Justice Procedures
121
Assault
87
Property Damage
61
Break & Enter
40
Drug Offences
19
Weapons
18
Fraud
5
Public Order
2

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 Winter Valley

The closest suburb to Winter Valley is Delacombe, 1.8 km away.

Delacombe
1.8 km away · income $652/wk · rent $310/wk
Alfredton
2.7 km away · income $841/wk · rent $365/wk
Bonshaw (Vic.)
3.2 km away · income $891/wk · rent $398/wk
Newington (Vic.)
3.4 km away · income $802/wk · rent $315/wk
Smythes Creek
3.6 km away · income $817/wk · rent $395/wk
Redan
3.9 km away · income $654/wk · rent $255/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Winter Valley

What is the population of Winter Valley VIC?

The population of Winter Valley VIC is 3,440 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 700 people per km². Winter Valley is ranked #2,163 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Winter Valley?

The median personal income in Winter Valley VIC is $921 per week, or $47,892 per year. The median household income is $2,013 per week. Family income is $2,087 per week. Winter Valley is ranked #1,894 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Winter Valley?

Median rent in Winter Valley VIC is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). Rent represents 19.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Winter Valley ranks #2,258 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Winter Valley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Winter Valley VIC is $1,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Winter Valley?

The median age in Winter Valley VIC is 29 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Winter Valley a good suburb to live in?

Winter Valley is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 3,440. The median income is $921/wk, which is above 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.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22814. All dollar figures in AUD.