Mongarlowe NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Mongarlowe, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Mongarlowe NSW is 121 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mongarlowe is $687 per week ($35,724 per year). Median rent in Mongarlowe is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Mongarlowe has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Mongarlowe has a population density of 3.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mongarlowe is England. The most common religion is No Religion (65% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mongarlowe is $1,950.

There were 1 recorded offences in Mongarlowe in 2024-25, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (1 offences).

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Mongarlowe Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mongarlowe Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$687/wk
$35,724 per year
#5697 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$240/wk
$1,040 per month
#6627 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
54years
16 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,950/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.9 per bedroom

Mongarlowe Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (60) Female 51.6% (64)

Population Density

3.4
people per km²
121 people · 35.4 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,687
Family income/wk

Mongarlowe Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
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)

Mongarlowe Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
71.4% 30 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
28.6% 12 dwellings

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

Mongarlowe Country of Birth

Australia
88.0%
England
12.0%

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

Mongarlowe Religion

No Religion
64.6%
Catholic
18.6%
Anglican
6.2%
Not stated
5.3%
Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel
2.7%
Other Religions Tot
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mongarlowe Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
66.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.4%

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

Mongarlowe Employment

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Employed full-time
38.8% 33 people
Employed part-time
22.4% 19 people
🔍
Unemployed
3.5% 3 people
🏠
Not in labour force
35.3% 30 people

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

Mongarlowe Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
40.9%
Bachelor Degree
27.3%
Postgraduate Degree
19.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.1%

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

Mongarlowe Occupation

Professionals
38.0%
Managers
18.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.0%
Clerical & Administrative
12.0%
Labourers
12.0%
Sales Workers
8.0%

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

Mongarlowe Field of Study

Society & Culture
26.1%
Management & Commerce
17.4%
Creative Arts
13.0%
Engineering
13.0%
Health
10.9%
Education
6.5%
Agriculture & Environment
6.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
6.5%

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

Mongarlowe Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mongarlowe Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
8.1%
$500-$649/wk
13.5%
$650-$799/wk
8.1%
$800-$999/wk
13.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
21.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mongarlowe Marital Status

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Married
43.3% 42
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Divorced
9.3% 9
🕊️
Widowed
3.1% 3
👤
Never married
44.3% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mongarlowe Ancestry

English
34.7%
Australian
26.0%
Irish
11.3%
Scottish
9.3%
Other
8.0%
German
4.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.0%
Russian
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mongarlowe School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
44.4%
Primary — Catholic
22.2%
Primary — Government
16.7%
Vocational Education
16.7%

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

Mongarlowe Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.3% 3
No need for assistance
98.7% 226

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

Mongarlowe Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
38.0% 38
Not a volunteer
62.0% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mongarlowe Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
54.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
45.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mongarlowe How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.0%
Did not go to work
16.0%
Car (passenger)
12.0%

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

Mongarlowe Car Ownership

1 vehicle
25.5%
2 vehicles
43.1%
3 vehicles
23.5%
4+ vehicles
7.8%

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

Mongarlowe Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
17.5%
2 bedrooms
14.0%
3 bedrooms
38.6%
4 bedrooms
12.3%
5 bedrooms
7.0%
6+ bedrooms
10.5%

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

Mongarlowe Population Mobility

6.1%
moved in the last year
25.2%
moved in the last 5 years
4.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mongarlowe Indigenous Population

4.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
9
Indigenous residents
212
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mongarlowe Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
8
Diabetes
7
Arthritis
6
Mental health
6

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

Mongarlowe Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.6%
$150-$299/wk
13.0%
$400-$499/wk
11.6%
$650-$799/wk
5.8%
$800-$999/wk
10.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
11.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mongarlowe Family Structure

Couple — no children
44.6%
Couple — children under 15
18.1%
Couple — no children under 15
18.1%
One parent — children under 15
9.6%
One parent — no children under 15
9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mongarlowe Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.1% 3
👤
Never served
96.9% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mongarlowe Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
12.6% 12
Did not provide
87.4% 83

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mongarlowe Children Ever Born

No children
50.0%
1 child
7.5%
2 children
35.0%
3 children
7.5%

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

Mongarlowe When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
4
1961–1970
3
1971–1980
5

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

Mongarlowe Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.0%
5–14 hours
42.6%
15–29 hours
19.1%
30+ hours
14.9%
Did not do domestic work
6.4%

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

Mongarlowe Household Size

1 person
36.7%
2 persons
49.0%
3 persons
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mongarlowe Where Residents Moved From

Same address
108
Moved — same area (SA2)
5
Moved from NSW
3

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

Mongarlowe Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mongarlowe Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Mongarlowe Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,281/wk
Median Rent $240/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.7%

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

If you earn X in Mongarlowe

≈ $5,551/month
Median rent $240/wk
Left after rent $1,041/wk
Rent share 18.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Mongarlowe vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mongarlowe

What is the population of Mongarlowe NSW?

The population of Mongarlowe NSW is 121 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.4 people per km².Mongarlowe is ranked #8,402 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mongarlowe?

The median personal income in Mongarlowe NSW is $687 per week, or $35,724 per year.The median household income is $1,281 per week.Family income is $1,687 per week.Mongarlowe is ranked #5,697 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mongarlowe?

Median rent in Mongarlowe NSW is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 18.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mongarlowe ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mongarlowe?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mongarlowe NSW is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mongarlowe?

The median age in Mongarlowe NSW is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mongarlowe a good suburb to live in?

Mongarlowe is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 121.The median income is $687/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.7% 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: 12689. All dollar figures in AUD.