Macs Cove VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Macs Cove, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Macs Cove VIC is 121 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Macs Cove is $687 per week ($35,724 per year). Median rent in Macs Cove is $206 per week ($893 per month). Macs Cove has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Macs Cove has a population density of 22.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Macs Cove is England. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Macs Cove is $1,300.

There were 14 recorded offences in Macs Cove in 2025-25, a rate of 116 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (11 offences).

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Macs Cove Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Macs Cove Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$687/wk
$35,724 per year
#5697 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$206/wk
$893 per month
#7324 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 1.7 · 0.6 per bedroom

Macs Cove Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.9% (70) Female 42.1% (51)

Population Density

22.4
people per km²
121 people · 5.4 km²

Households

1.7
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Macs Cove Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Macs Cove Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
66.7% 30 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
33.3% 15 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Macs Cove Country of Birth

Australia
92.2%
England
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Macs Cove Religion

No Religion
35.6%
Catholic
18.6%
Not stated
16.1%
Anglican
12.7%
Christian (other)
10.2%
Uniting Church
3.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Macs Cove Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
41.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Macs Cove Employment

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Employed full-time
25.0% 21 people
Employed part-time
23.8% 20 people
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Not in labour force
51.2% 43 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Macs Cove Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
78.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Macs Cove Occupation

Professionals
29.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
29.4%
Sales Workers
23.5%
Community & Personal Service
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Macs Cove Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.4%
Agriculture & Environment
17.9%
Society & Culture
17.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
14.3%
Engineering
14.3%
Creative Arts
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Macs Cove Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Macs Cove Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
5.1%
$300-$399/wk
6.8%
$400-$499/wk
25.4%
$500-$649/wk
5.1%
$650-$799/wk
8.5%
$800-$999/wk
5.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Macs Cove Marital Status

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Married
48.6% 54
↔️
Separated
2.7% 3
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Divorced
14.4% 16
🕊️
Widowed
6.3% 7
👤
Never married
27.9% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Macs Cove Ancestry

Australian
43.9%
English
28.0%
Irish
9.1%
Italian
5.3%
Russian
4.5%
Other
3.8%
Scottish
3.0%
German
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Macs Cove School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
46.7%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
26.7%
Vocational Education
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Macs Cove Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.8% 14
No need for assistance
93.2% 192

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Macs Cove Volunteering

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Volunteer
25.0% 22
Not a volunteer
75.0% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Macs Cove Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
38.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
61.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Macs Cove How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Macs Cove Car Ownership

1 vehicle
44.4%
2 vehicles
55.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Macs Cove Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
25.5%
3 bedrooms
48.9%
4 bedrooms
25.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Macs Cove Population Mobility

15.2%
moved in the last year
46.3%
moved in the last 5 years
2.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
43.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Macs Cove Indigenous Population

1.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
221
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Macs Cove Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
12
Arthritis
8
Asthma
7
Diabetes
7
Heart disease
6
Cancer
5
Stroke
4
Lung condition
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Macs Cove Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
15.9%
$300-$399/wk
10.1%
$400-$499/wk
8.7%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
13.0%
$800-$999/wk
21.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.8%
$3,500+/wk
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Macs Cove Family Structure

Couple — no children
49.2%
Couple — children under 15
30.5%
Couple — no children under 15
13.6%
One parent — no children under 15
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Macs Cove Military Service

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Previously served
11.0% 10
👤
Never served
89.0% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Macs Cove Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
12.4% 11
Did not provide
87.6% 78

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Macs Cove Children Ever Born

No children
17.6%
2 children
64.7%
3 children
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Macs Cove When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1961–1970
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Macs Cove Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.3%
5–14 hours
27.6%
15–29 hours
23.0%
30+ hours
9.2%
Did not do domestic work
14.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Macs Cove Household Size

1 person
51.8%
2 persons
30.4%
3 persons
12.5%
4 persons
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Macs Cove Where Residents Moved From

Same address
84
Moved from VIC
10
Moved — same area (SA2)
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Macs Cove Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Macs Cove Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 14 total

Weapons
11
Justice Procedures
3

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Macs Cove Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $933/wk
Median Rent $206/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Macs Cove

≈ $4,043/month
Median rent $206/wk
Left after rent $727/wk
Rent share 22.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Macs Cove vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Macs Cove

What is the population of Macs Cove VIC?

The population of Macs Cove VIC is 121 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 22.4 people per km².Macs Cove is ranked #8,402 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Macs Cove?

The median personal income in Macs Cove VIC is $687 per week, or $35,724 per year.The median household income is $933 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.Macs Cove is ranked #5,697 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Macs Cove?

Median rent in Macs Cove VIC is $206 per week ($893 per month).Rent represents 22.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Macs Cove ranks #7,324 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Macs Cove?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Macs Cove VIC is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Macs Cove?

The median age in Macs Cove VIC is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Macs Cove a good suburb to live in?

Macs Cove is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 121.The median income is $687/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21567. All dollar figures in AUD.