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Orbost

VIC

Orbost is a stable suburb in VIC with 6,727 residents.

SA2 code
205021085
State
VIC

Population

6,727

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+1.6%

3yr: +0.9% · 10yr: +3.0%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$190/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$926/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Orbost (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +0.9%5yr: +1.6%10yr: +3.0%Total: -4.5%

Population grew from 7,047 to 6,727 over 24 years, averaging -0.2% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 2.5%

Almost entirely detached houses (96.8%), owner-occupied (81%), built for families (52% are 3 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 97%
2,638 houses69 townhouses19 apartments

Tenure

Owned 59%
Mortgage 23%
Renting 19%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed
159 (6.0%)
2 bed
534 (20.0%)
3 bed
1,396 (52.3%)
4 bed
485 (18.2%)
5 bed
84 (3.1%)
6+ bed
13 (0.5%)

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All times in Australia/Canberra. Some series carry a 1-2 quarter publication lag from the source agency.