Mead VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mead VIC is 102 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mead is $673 per week ($34,996 per year). Median rent in Mead is $200 per week ($867 per month). Mead has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Mead has a population density of 3.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tot. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mead is $684.

There were 8 recorded offences in Mead in 2024-24, a rate of 78 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (3 offences).

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Mead Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mead Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$673/wk
$34,996 per year
#5938 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
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Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$684/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Mead Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (49) Female 50.5% (50)

Population Density

3.6
people per km²
102 people · 28.7 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,449
Family income/wk

Mead Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
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)

Mead Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
60.0% 18 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
40.0% 12 dwellings

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

Mead Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Mead Religion

No Religion
47.6%
Catholic
17.5%
Uniting Church
13.6%
Anglican
11.7%
Not stated
6.8%
Pentecostal
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mead Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
15.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.3%

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

Mead Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Tot
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Mead Employment

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Employed full-time
51.4% 36 people
Employed part-time
20.0% 14 people
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Not in labour force
28.6% 20 people

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

Mead Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
34.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
27.6%
Certificate III/IV
27.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
10.3%

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

Mead Occupation

Managers
70.4%
Professionals
18.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.1%

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

Mead Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
39.3%
Education
21.4%
Engineering
14.3%
Architecture & Building
14.3%
Health
10.7%

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

Mead Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mead Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
13.0%
$650-$799/wk
21.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
26.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
26.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mead Marital Status

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Married
54.9% 50
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Divorced
6.6% 6
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Widowed
3.3% 3
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Never married
35.2% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mead Ancestry

Australian
42.6%
English
29.6%
Irish
9.6%
Scottish
8.7%
Filipino
6.1%
German
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mead School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
35.0%
Secondary — Government
25.0%
Pre-school
20.0%
Primary — Catholic
20.0%

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

Mead Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.7% 5
No need for assistance
97.3% 177

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

Mead Volunteering

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Volunteer
23.9% 17
Not a volunteer
76.1% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mead How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
46.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
22.0%
Walked only
22.0%
Did not go to work
9.8%

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

Mead Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.2%
2 vehicles
51.5%
3 vehicles
12.1%
4+ vehicles
15.2%

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

Mead Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
14.7%
2 bedrooms
14.7%
3 bedrooms
47.1%
4 bedrooms
23.5%

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

Mead Population Mobility

13.3%
moved in the last year
32.2%
moved in the last 5 years
65.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mead Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
187
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mead Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
12
Cancer
9
Asthma
4

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

Mead Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.8%
$1-$149/wk
4.9%
$300-$399/wk
8.2%
$500-$649/wk
9.8%
$650-$799/wk
21.3%
$800-$999/wk
4.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mead Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
46.8%
Couple — no children
35.1%
Couple — no children under 15
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mead Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.5% 11
Did not provide
85.5% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mead Children Ever Born

No children
29.6%
2 children
37.0%
3 children
33.3%

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

Mead When Migrants Arrived

2016
4

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

Mead Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.8%
5–14 hours
31.3%
15–29 hours
15.0%
30+ hours
11.3%
Did not do domestic work
18.8%

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

Mead Household Size

1 person
20.5%
2 persons
41.0%
3 persons
12.8%
4 persons
17.9%
6+ persons
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mead Where Residents Moved From

Same address
78
Moved — same area (SA2)
6
Moved from VIC
6

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

Mead Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mead Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 8 total

Assault
3
Theft
2
Justice Procedures
2
Fraud
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2022
2023
2024

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

Mead Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,343/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.9%

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

If you earn X in Mead

≈ $5,820/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,143/wk
Rent share 14.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Mead vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mead

What is the population of Mead VIC?

The population of Mead VIC is 102 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.6 people per km².Mead is ranked #8,876 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mead?

The median personal income in Mead VIC is $673 per week, or $34,996 per year.The median household income is $1,343 per week.Family income is $1,449 per week.Mead is ranked #5,938 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mead?

Median rent in Mead VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 14.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mead ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mead?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mead VIC is $684. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mead?

The median age in Mead VIC is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mead a good suburb to live in?

Mead is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 102.The median income is $673/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.9% 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: 21633. All dollar figures in AUD.