Horsham

VIC 3400 • Rest of VIC

15,134
Population (2021)
$38,896
Median Income
23.83 kmΒ²
Area
127m
Elevation
Regional CityAgricultural HubGrampians GatewayCountry Living

About Horsham

Horsham is the agricultural capital of Victoria's Wimmera region, a substantial city of over 15,000 residents 300 kilometres northwest of Melbourne. The city serves as the commercial and administrative hub for a vast grain-growing region. The Wimmera River and nearby Grampians National Park provide natural beauty.

The city offers genuine country living with quality amenitiesβ€”good shopping, healthcare, and education serve the regional population. The arts scene punches above its weight with the regional gallery. Horsham attracts agricultural families, professionals seeking regional roles, and those drawn to country lifestyle with the Grampians as a playground.

Horsham falls under postcode 3400 and is governed by Horsham Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lowan (Western Victoria) electorate.

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
3400
Urban Area
Wimmera
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.72Β°, 142.20Β°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
23.83 kmΒ²
Elevation
127m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Darlot Street & Roberts Avenue Horsham 3400 VIC
  • Woolworths
    108 Wilson Street Horsham 3400 VIC
  • ALDI
    Hamilton Street 67 - 73, Horsham VIC 3400

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$245
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,187
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
40 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
14,543
Census 2021
15,134
4.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,824
Income 2021
$38,896
22.2% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 13,075
Born Overseas 1,195

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 173
  • 2. England 152
  • 3. Philippines 113
  • 4. New Zealand 73
  • 5. Italy 53
  • 6. Thailand 50
  • 7. Myanmar 49
  • 8. Netherlands 37
  • 9. South Africa 36
  • 10. Nepal 34
  • 11. China 30
  • 12. Scotland 28
  • 13. United States 24
  • 14. Germany 21
  • 15. Turkey 19

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 6,238
Australian 6,202
Scottish 1,684
Irish 1,557
German 1,523
Italian 482
Australian Aboriginal 313
Dutch 230
Indian 197
Filipino 142

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

11,758
Both parents born in Australia
1,576
Both parents born overseas
914
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
47.8%
No Religion
42.9%
Hinduism
1.0%
Buddhism
0.6%
Islam
0.5%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.0%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
921 (6.1%)
5-14 years
1,841 (12.2%)
15-19 years
826 (5.5%)
20-24 years
906 (6.0%)
25-34 years
2,097 (13.9%)
35-44 years
1,689 (11.2%)
45-54 years
1,595 (10.5%)
55-64 years
1,842 (12.2%)
65-74 years
1,674 (11.1%)
75-84 years
1,173 (7.8%)
85+ years
570 (3.8%)

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