Suburbs Mepunga

Victoria · Suburb Profile

Mepunga VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mepunga VIC is 36 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mepunga is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Mepunga is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Mepunga has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Mepunga has a population density of 2.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (68% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mepunga is $2,167.

There were 1 recorded offences in Mepunga in 2025-25, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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📍 Mepunga, Victoria — 38.4580°S, 142.6762°E

Crime: Low Med High

Mepunga Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mepunga Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$725/wk
$37,700 per year
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Median Rent
$320/wk
$1,387 per month
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Mepunga Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (18) Female 51.4% (19)

Population Density

2.9
people per km²
36 people · 12.6 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,874
Family income/wk

Mepunga Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
45-49
55-59
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mepunga Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
100.0% 6 dwellings

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

Mepunga Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Mepunga Religion

No Religion
67.9%
Not stated
17.9%
Catholic
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mepunga Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
21.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.4%

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

Mepunga Employment

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Employed full-time
80.0% 16 people
⏰
Employed part-time
20.0% 4 people

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

Mepunga Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Mepunga Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mepunga Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
21.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
50.0%
$4,000+/wk
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mepunga Marital Status

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Married
21.4% 6
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Divorced
32.1% 9
🕊️
Widowed
10.7% 3
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Never married
35.7% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mepunga Ancestry

English
47.7%
Australian
25.0%
Irish
18.2%
Scottish
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mepunga School & University Attendance

Pre-school
36.4%
Secondary — Government
36.4%
Secondary — Catholic
27.3%

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

Mepunga Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 64

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

Mepunga Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
13.0% 3
—
Not a volunteer
87.0% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mepunga How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.0%
Did not go to work
20.0%

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

Mepunga Car Ownership

1 vehicle
33.3%
2 vehicles
33.3%
3 vehicles
33.3%

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

Mepunga Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
44.4%
3 bedrooms
55.6%

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

Mepunga Population Mobility

16.7%
moved in the last year
36.7%
moved in the last 5 years
62.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mepunga Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
61
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mepunga Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk
27.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
27.3%
$3,500+/wk
45.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mepunga Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
53.8%
Couple — no children
23.1%
One parent — no children under 15
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mepunga Unpaid Carers

—
Did not provide
100.0% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mepunga Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Mepunga When Migrants Arrived

2021
3

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

Mepunga Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
11.5%
5–14 hours
26.9%
15–29 hours
15.4%
Did not do domestic work
46.2%

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

Mepunga Household Size

1 person
50.0%
2 persons
25.0%
3 persons
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mepunga Where Residents Moved From

Same address
20
Moved from VIC
3
Moved from overseas
3

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

Mepunga Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mepunga Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Mepunga Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,083/wk
Median Rent $320/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.4%

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

If you earn X in Mepunga

≈ $9,026/month
Median rent $320/wk
Left after rent $1,763/wk
Rent share 15.4%

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Income: $855/wk Rent: $235/wk Save: $85/wk
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Income: $693/wk Rent: $235/wk Save: $85/wk
Seymour (Vic.)
Income: $633/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $70/wk
Rosedale (Vic.)
Income: $620/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $70/wk
Ararat
Income: $681/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $70/wk
Leongatha
Income: $641/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $50/wk
Glenrowan
Income: $749/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $40/wk

Mepunga vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Whipstick
Pop: 18 Income: $374/wk
Areegra
Pop: 18 Income: $1,187/wk
Boonah (Vic.)
Pop: 18 Income: $668/wk Rent: $350/wk
Bunguluke
Pop: 18 Income: $612/wk Rent: $375/wk
Carron
Pop: 18 Income: $474/wk
Coonooer West
Pop: 18 Income: $537/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mepunga

What is the population of Mepunga VIC?

The population of Mepunga VIC is 36 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Mepunga?

The median personal income in Mepunga VIC is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $2,083 per week.Family income is $1,874 per week.

How much is rent in Mepunga?

Median rent in Mepunga VIC is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 15.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Mepunga?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mepunga VIC is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mepunga?

The median age in Mepunga VIC is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mepunga a good suburb to live in?

Mepunga is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 36.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.4% 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: 21650. All dollar figures in AUD.