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Orbost
VICOrbost 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
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%)