Council (LGA) · Area profile

Victor Harbor

385 km²

Victor Harbor stands out for one of the oldest populations in the country, with low household incomes and a slightly lower share of renters than usual.

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📍 Victor Harbor, Council (LGA)

Demographics & Identity

Total population16,139▲ +16.6%since 2011 Median age60 yrs▲ +7.1%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.7%People aged 65 and over42.2%Children under 1512.3%People in a de facto relationship9.1%▲ +15.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Victor Harbor, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 42%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Young adults (25–44) (14%).

Seniors (65+)42.2%

Older adults (45–64)24.2%

Young adults (25–44)14.2%

Children (0–14)12.3%

Youth (15–24)7.0%

Marital status

In Victor Harbor, the largest group is Married at 53%, followed by Never married (22%) and Divorced (12%).

Married53%
Never married22%
Divorced12%
Widowed9%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Victor Harbor, the largest group is Australia at 85%, followed by England (12%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia76.3%

England10.6%

New Zealand0.9%

Philippines0.4%

Italy0.3%

South Africa0.3%

India0.3%

China0.2%

Vietnam0.1%

Nepal0.0%

Ancestry

In Victor Harbor, the largest group is English at 42%, followed by Australian (30%) and Scottish (9%).

English52.5%

Australian37.6%

Scottish11.3%

Irish9.3%

German8.7%

Dutch2.0%

Italian1.9%

Chinese0.6%

Filipino0.5%

Greek0.5%

Language

People using another language at home3.4%

Language used at home

In Victor Harbor, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Italian (0%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only92.7%

Italian0.2%

Mandarin0.2%

Greek0.1%

Tagalog0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Vietnamese0.0%

Cantonese0.0%

Religion

People with no religion48.4%

Religious affiliation

In Victor Harbor, the largest group is No religion at 52%, followed by Christianity (47%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion52%
Christianity47%
Buddhism1%
Other religions0%
Hinduism0%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1241.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher15.3%

Highest year of school

In Victor Harbor, the largest group is Year 12 at 44%, followed by Year 10 (23%) and Year 11 (21%).

Year 1241.5%

Year 1021.9%

Year 1120.3%

Year 9 or below11.0%

Highest qualification level

In Victor Harbor, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 42%, followed by Bachelor degree (23%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (22%).

Certificate III / IV34.9%

Bachelor degree18.6%

Advanced diploma / diploma17.7%

Postgraduate degree4.6%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.6%

Certificate I / II2.6%

Field of qualification

In Victor Harbor, the largest group is Management & commerce at 18%, followed by Engineering & related (17%) and Health (16%).

Management & commerce15.8%

Engineering & related14.6%

Health13.7%

Society & culture13.1%

Education11.0%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.5%

Architecture & building4.7%

Agriculture & environment3.3%

Creative arts2.7%

Natural & physical sciences1.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$545▲ +33.6%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$980▲ +30.5%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,255▲ +38.7%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week4.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week6.8%

Household income distribution

In Victor Harbor, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 45%, followed by Under $650 (27%) and $1,500–$2,999 (21%).

$650–$1,49941.7%

Under $65025.7%

$1,500–$2,99919.3%

$3,000–$3,9993.5%

$4,000 or more3.2%

Personal income distribution

In Victor Harbor, the largest group is Under $650 at 59%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and $1,500–$2,999 (9%).

Under $65056.3%

$650–$1,49928.7%

$1,500–$2,9998.2%

$3,000 or more1.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition43.3%People with a mental health condition11.7%People needing help with daily activities9.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Victor Harbor, the largest group is None at 54%, followed by One condition (28%) and Two conditions (12%).

None50.6%

One condition26.0%

Two conditions11.4%

Three or more5.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Victor Harbor, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Mental health (15%) and Other condition (14%).

Arthritis17.4%

Mental health11.7%

Other condition11.3%

Asthma9.6%

Heart disease8.6%

Diabetes7.6%

Cancer5.9%

Lung condition3.4%

Stroke1.8%

Dementia1.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers22.4%People providing unpaid care15.9%People caring for children unpaid20.1%People who served in the Defence Force5.5%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework27.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families14.2%People living alone32.9%▲ +9.0%since 2011

Family composition

In Victor Harbor, the largest group is Couples without children at 47%, followed by Couples with children (37%) and One-parent families (14%).

Couples without children47%
Couples with children37%
One-parent families14%
Other families1%

Household size

In Victor Harbor, the largest group is 2 people at 45%, followed by 1 person (33%) and 3 people (10%).

2 people44.7%

1 person32.9%

3 people10.2%

4 people7.6%

5 people3.2%

6 or more1.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$290▲ +38.1%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300▲ +7.2%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -30.0%since 2011 Households renting20.7%Homes owned outright50.2%Separate (detached) houses88.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms77.0%▲ +5.2%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Victor Harbor, the largest group is Owned outright at 51%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (24%) and Rented (21%).

Owned outright51%
Owned with a mortgage24%
Rented21%
Other tenure4%

Types of homes

In Victor Harbor, the largest group is Separate house at 89%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (9%) and Flat or apartment (2%).

Separate house89%
Townhouse / semi-detached9%
Flat or apartment2%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Victor Harbor, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 51%, followed by 4 bedrooms (23%) and 2 bedrooms (20%).

3 bedrooms50.6%

4 bedrooms23.1%

2 bedrooms19.4%

5 or more3.3%

1 bedroom2.0%

Studio / none0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Victor Harbor, the largest group is $200–$349 at 63%, followed by $350–$549 (21%) and Under $200 (15%).

$200–$34960.6%

$350–$54919.9%

Under $20014.7%

$550–$7490.8%

$750 or more0.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Victor Harbor, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 43%, followed by Under $1,000 (34%) and $1,800–$2,999 (17%).

$1,000–$1,79940.8%

Under $1,00032.6%

$1,800–$2,99916.5%

$3,000 or more4.8%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.5%▼ -22.2%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Victor Harbor, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 45%, followed by 2 vehicles (35%) and 3 vehicles (10%).

1 vehicle45.0%

2 vehicles34.6%

3 vehicles10.0%

No vehicle5.5%

4 or more5.0%

How people get to work

In Victor Harbor, the largest group is Car (driver) at 76%, followed by Worked at home (14%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)62.8%

Worked at home11.3%

Car (passenger)5.1%

Walked3.1%

Bicycle0.6%

Bus0.1%

Train0.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years40.6%Recent arrivals from overseas3.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.4%Labour-force participation40.2%Employed full-time43.5%

Industries people work in

In Victor Harbor, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 20%, followed by Retail trade (13%) and Accommodation & food (11%).

Health care & social assistance19.0%

Retail trade12.1%

Accommodation & food10.2%

Construction9.6%

Education & training7.7%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing4.8%

Administrative & support4.6%

Other services4.5%

Public administration & safety4.4%

Professional & technical4.3%

Occupations people work in

In Victor Harbor, the largest group is Community & personal service at 17%, followed by Professionals (16%) and Technicians & trades (15%).

Community & personal service17.2%

Professionals16.2%

Technicians & trades14.7%

Managers12.4%

Labourers12.1%

Sales workers11.0%

Clerical & administrative10.4%

Machinery operators & drivers4.5%

Areas within Victor Harbor