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Thomastown
VICThomastown is a declining suburb in VIC with 20,595 residents.
- SA2 code
- 209041223
- State
- VIC
Population
20,595
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
-2.7%
3yr: +3.2% · 10yr: -4.0%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$350/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$1,225/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — Thomastown (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: +3.2%5yr: -2.7%10yr: -4.0%Total: -8.7%
Population grew from 22,546 to 20,595 over 24 years, averaging -0.4% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 1.1%Almost entirely detached houses (84.4%), owner-occupied (70%), built for families (64% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Houses 84%
6,130 houses695 townhouses439 apartments
Tenure
Owned 44%
Mortgage 26%
Renting 30%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
142 (2.0%)
2 bed
969 (13.5%)
3 bed
4,597 (64.2%)
4 bed
1,252 (17.5%)
5 bed
161 (2.2%)
6+ bed
36 (0.5%)