Suburbs Mepunga East

Victoria · Suburb Profile

Mepunga East VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mepunga East VIC is 73 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mepunga East is $1,194 per week ($62,088 per year). Median rent in Mepunga East is $180 per week ($780 per month). Mepunga East has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Mepunga East has a population density of 3.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (27% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mepunga East is $1,600.

There were 5 recorded offences in Mepunga East in 2025-25, a rate of 68 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).

Mepunga East Map

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📍 Mepunga East, Victoria — 38.4439°S, 142.7120°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (1)

Mepunga East Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mepunga East Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$1,194/wk
$62,088 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$180/wk
$780 per month
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Median Age
39years
1 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,600/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Mepunga East Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.9% (39) Female 45.1% (32)

Population Density

3.7
people per km²
73 people · 19.5 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$3,124
Family income/wk

Mepunga East Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mepunga East Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
65.0% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
35.0% 7 dwellings

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

Mepunga East Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Mepunga East Religion

Catholic
27.0%
Uniting Church
20.3%
Not stated
20.3%
No Religion
17.6%
Anglican
9.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mepunga East Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
27.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.8%

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

Mepunga East Employment

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Employed full-time
60.5% 23 people
⏰
Employed part-time
10.5% 4 people
🏠
Not in labour force
28.9% 11 people

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

Mepunga East Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Mepunga East Occupation

Managers
47.4%
Professionals
26.3%
Community & Personal Service
26.3%

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

Mepunga East Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
31.8%
Health
31.8%
Architecture & Building
18.2%
Society & Culture
18.2%

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

Mepunga East Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mepunga East Weekly Household Income

$3,000-$3,499/wk
66.7%
$4,000+/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mepunga East Marital Status

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Married
61.5% 32
🕊️
Widowed
5.8% 3
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Never married
32.7% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mepunga East Ancestry

English
41.4%
Australian
33.3%
Irish
17.2%
Scottish
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mepunga East School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
63.6%
Secondary — Government
22.7%
Pre-school
13.6%

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

Mepunga East Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 124

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

Mepunga East Volunteering

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Volunteer
28.0% 14
—
Not a volunteer
72.0% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mepunga East How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.0%
Walked only
12.5%
Did not go to work
12.5%

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

Mepunga East Car Ownership

1 vehicle
26.7%
2 vehicles
46.7%
4+ vehicles
26.7%

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

Mepunga East Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
40.9%
4 bedrooms
40.9%
5 bedrooms
18.2%

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

Mepunga East Population Mobility

15.4%
moved in the last year
8.3%
moved in the last 5 years
64.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mepunga East Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
129
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mepunga East Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
4
Mental health
3

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

Mepunga East Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
11.1%
$800-$999/wk
8.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
19.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
22.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
11.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.3%
$3,500+/wk
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mepunga East Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
73.6%
Couple — no children
15.1%
Couple — no children under 15
11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mepunga East Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
14.9% 7
—
Did not provide
85.1% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mepunga East Children Ever Born

No children
33.3%
4 children
66.7%

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

Mepunga East Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
28.6%
5–14 hours
26.2%
15–29 hours
7.1%
30+ hours
11.9%
Did not do domestic work
26.2%

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

Mepunga East Household Size

1 person
18.2%
2 persons
31.8%
3 persons
31.8%
6+ persons
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mepunga East Where Residents Moved From

Same address
55
Moved from VIC
3

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

Mepunga East Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mepunga East Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 5 total

Property Damage
2
Theft
2
Justice Procedures
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2018
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Mepunga East Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
954
avg ICSEA score
59
total students
Nullawarre and District Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 59 students
954
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Mepunga East Rent Prices & Affordability

7%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,666/wk
Median Rent $180/wk
Rent-to-Income 6.8%

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

If you earn X in Mepunga East

≈ $11,553/month
Median rent $180/wk
Left after rent $2,486/wk
Rent share 6.8%

Mepunga East vs State & National Average

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Pop: 37 Income: $866/wk Rent: $200/wk
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Pop: 37 Income: $850/wk Rent: $340/wk
Codrington (Vic.)
Pop: 37 Income: $966/wk Rent: $50/wk
Delburn
Pop: 37 Income: $916/wk Rent: $220/wk
Emu
Pop: 37 Income: $416/wk Rent: $203/wk
Goldsborough (Vic.)
Pop: 37 Income: $414/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mepunga East

What is the population of Mepunga East VIC?

The population of Mepunga East VIC is 73 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Mepunga East?

The median personal income in Mepunga East VIC is $1,194 per week, or $62,088 per year.The median household income is $2,666 per week.Family income is $3,124 per week.

How much is rent in Mepunga East?

Median rent in Mepunga East VIC is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 6.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Mepunga East?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mepunga East VIC is $1,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mepunga East?

The median age in Mepunga East VIC is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mepunga East a good suburb to live in?

Mepunga East is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 73.The median income is $1,194/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (6.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21651. All dollar figures in AUD.