Suburbs Mepunga West

Victoria · Suburb Profile

Mepunga West VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mepunga West VIC is 83 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mepunga West is $1,105 per week ($57,460 per year). Median rent in Mepunga West is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Mepunga West has a median age of 30 years, younger than the national median of 38. Mepunga West has a population density of 2.8 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mepunga West is $1,650.

There were 2 recorded offences in Mepunga West in 2025-25, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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📍 Mepunga West, Victoria — 38.4406°S, 142.6536°E

Crime: Low Med High

Mepunga West Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mepunga West Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$1,105/wk
$57,460 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$290/wk
$1,257 per month
👤
Median Age
30years
8 years younger than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,650/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Mepunga West Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.6% (39) Female 52.4% (43)

Population Density

2.8
people per km²
83 people · 29.7 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,437
Family income/wk

Mepunga West Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mepunga West Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
78.6% 11 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
21.4% 3 dwellings

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

Mepunga West Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Mepunga West Religion

Catholic
36.6%
No Religion
32.9%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
11.0%
Uniting Church
8.5%
Not stated
6.1%
Anglican
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mepunga West Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
23.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.8%

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

Mepunga West Employment

💼
Employed full-time
69.0% 40 people
⏰
Employed part-time
15.5% 9 people
🏠
Not in labour force
15.5% 9 people

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

Mepunga West Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
55.6%
Bachelor Degree
44.4%

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

Mepunga West Occupation

Managers
35.3%
Professionals
17.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.7%
Clerical & Administrative
11.8%
Sales Workers
11.8%
Labourers
8.8%

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

Mepunga West Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
28.6%
Education
16.7%
Management & Commerce
16.7%
Engineering
14.3%
Architecture & Building
14.3%
Health
9.5%

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

Mepunga West Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mepunga West Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
14.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
18.5%
$4,000+/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mepunga West Marital Status

💍
Married
47.6% 30
📋
Divorced
4.8% 3
👤
Never married
47.6% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mepunga West Ancestry

Australian
53.4%
English
16.5%
Scottish
10.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.8%
Irish
4.9%
Croatian
2.9%
Dutch
2.9%
German
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mepunga West School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
32.4%
Primary — Catholic
26.5%
Vocational Education
17.6%
Secondary — Government
14.7%
Pre-school
8.8%

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

Mepunga West Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 147

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

Mepunga West Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
16.1% 10
—
Not a volunteer
83.9% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mepunga West Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mepunga West How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.5%
Did not go to work
12.2%
Other
7.3%

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

Mepunga West Car Ownership

1 vehicle
13.6%
2 vehicles
31.8%
3 vehicles
27.3%
4+ vehicles
27.3%

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

Mepunga West Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
71.4%
4 bedrooms
28.6%

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

Mepunga West Population Mobility

11.0%
moved in the last year
40.0%
moved in the last 5 years
77.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mepunga West Indigenous Population

3.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
6
Indigenous residents
161
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mepunga West Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
5
Arthritis
4
Asthma
3

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

Mepunga West Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.9%
$800-$999/wk
8.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
32.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.7%
$3,500+/wk
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mepunga West Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
57.1%
Couple — no children
27.0%
One parent — children under 15
9.5%
One parent — no children under 15
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mepunga West Military Service

🏅
Previously served
5.2% 3
👤
Never served
94.8% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mepunga West Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
5.1% 3
—
Did not provide
94.9% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mepunga West Children Ever Born

No children
66.7%
2 children
14.3%
4 children
19.0%

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

Mepunga West Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.5%
5–14 hours
30.8%
15–29 hours
16.9%
30+ hours
20.0%
Did not do domestic work
13.8%

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

Mepunga West Household Size

1 person
21.7%
2 persons
39.1%
4 persons
26.1%
5 persons
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mepunga West Where Residents Moved From

Same address
73
Moved — same area (SA2)
5

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

Mepunga West Family Blending

Blended family — no other children
60.0%
Intact family — no other children
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mepunga West Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Assault
1
Justice Procedures
1

Offence trend by year:

2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2025

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

Mepunga West Rent Prices & Affordability

12%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,374/wk
Median Rent $290/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.2%

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

If you earn X in Mepunga West

≈ $10,287/month
Median rent $290/wk
Left after rent $2,084/wk
Rent share 12.2%

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Income: $1,087/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $30/wk
Nichols Point
Income: $885/wk Rent: $225/wk Save: $65/wk
St Helena
Income: $925/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $127/wk

Mepunga West vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

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Pop: 42 Income: $687/wk Rent: $295/wk
Bennison
Pop: 42 Income: $550/wk
Boweya North
Pop: 42 Income: $674/wk Rent: $260/wk
Brit Brit
Pop: 42 Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $140/wk
Bundalong South
Pop: 42 Income: $743/wk Rent: $285/wk
Callignee North
Pop: 42 Income: $866/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mepunga West

What is the population of Mepunga West VIC?

The population of Mepunga West VIC is 83 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Mepunga West?

The median personal income in Mepunga West VIC is $1,105 per week, or $57,460 per year.The median household income is $2,374 per week.Family income is $2,437 per week.

How much is rent in Mepunga West?

Median rent in Mepunga West VIC is $290 per week ($1,257 per month).Rent represents 12.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Mepunga West?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mepunga West VIC is $1,650. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mepunga West?

The median age in Mepunga West VIC is 30 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mepunga West a good suburb to live in?

Mepunga West is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 83.The median income is $1,105/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.2% 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: 21652. All dollar figures in AUD.