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Monteagle NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Monteagle NSW is 213 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Monteagle is $747 per week ($38,844 per year). Median rent in Monteagle is $230 per week ($997 per month). Monteagle has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Monteagle has a population density of 1.8 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (29% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Monteagle is $1,408.

There were 8 recorded offences in Monteagle in 2025-26, a rate of 38 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (4 offences).

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Monteagle Population

residents (Census 2021)

Monteagle Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$747/wk

$38,844 per year

#4584 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$230/wk

$997 per month

#6811 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,408/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Monteagle Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.1% (112) Female 47.9% (103)

Population Density

1.8

people per km²

213 people · 121.6 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,625

Family income/wk

Monteagle 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

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Monteagle Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.9% 33 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.1% 25 dwellings

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

Monteagle Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Monteagle Religion

Catholic

28.6%

No Religion

26.8%

Anglican

25.5%

Not stated

8.2%

Uniting Church

5.0%

Othr Christian

2.7%

Lutheran

1.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Monteagle Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

42.3%

Year 12 or equivalent

41.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.7%

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

Monteagle Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

Monteagle Employment

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Employed full-time

45.4% 64 people

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Employed part-time

22.0% 31 people

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Not in labour force

32.6% 46 people

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

Monteagle Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

49.2%

Bachelor Degree

33.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.9%

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

Monteagle Occupation

Managers

29.9%

Professionals

15.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.7%

Labourers

10.4%

Clerical & Administrative

10.4%

Community & Personal Service

9.1%

Sales Workers

6.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.5%

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

Monteagle Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

22.0%

Health

20.3%

Management & Commerce

18.6%

Society & Culture

13.6%

Education

10.2%

Engineering

8.5%

Architecture & Building

6.8%

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

Monteagle Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Monteagle Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

6.8%

$650-$799/wk

6.8%

$800-$999/wk

5.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.2%

$4,000+/wk

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Monteagle Marital Status

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Married

58.0% 94

↔️

Separated

5.6% 9

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Divorced

8.6% 14

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Widowed

3.1% 5

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Never married

24.7% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Monteagle Ancestry

English

36.4%

Australian

33.9%

Irish

12.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.9%

Scottish

3.9%

Other

2.5%

Dutch

1.8%

Italian

1.4%

Chinese

1.1%

Filipino

1.1%

German

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Monteagle School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

55.6%

Pre-school

13.9%

Secondary — Government

11.1%

Secondary — Catholic

11.1%

Primary — Catholic

8.3%

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

Monteagle Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.3% 17

✅

No need for assistance

95.7% 378

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

Monteagle Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.3% 25

—

Not a volunteer

83.7% 128

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Monteagle Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

21.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

21.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

42.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Monteagle How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.7%

Walked only

8.0%

Did not go to work

5.3%

Car (passenger)

4.0%

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

Monteagle Car Ownership

1 vehicle

21.5%

2 vehicles

38.0%

3 vehicles

17.7%

4+ vehicles

22.8%

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

Monteagle Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

22.1%

3 bedrooms

41.2%

4 bedrooms

26.5%

5 bedrooms

10.3%

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

Monteagle Population Mobility

14.7%

moved in the last year

29.7%

moved in the last 5 years

1.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Monteagle Indigenous Population

4.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

388

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Monteagle Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Heart disease

Kidney disease

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

Monteagle Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.7%

$1-$149/wk

5.4%

$150-$299/wk

4.7%

$300-$399/wk

4.7%

$400-$499/wk

5.4%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

7.0%

$800-$999/wk

10.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

17.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.1%

$3,500+/wk

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Monteagle Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

35.3%

Couple — no children

31.8%

Couple — no children under 15

17.9%

One parent — children under 15

12.7%

One parent — no children under 15

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Monteagle Military Service

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Previously served

3.8% 6

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Never served

96.2% 150

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Monteagle Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

18.0% 27

—

Did not provide

82.0% 123

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Monteagle Children Ever Born

No children

26.2%

1 child

4.9%

2 children

26.2%

3 children

31.1%

4 children

4.9%

5+ children

6.6%

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

Monteagle When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

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

Monteagle Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.3%

5–14 hours

31.3%

15–29 hours

18.0%

30+ hours

16.7%

Did not do domestic work

14.7%

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

Monteagle Household Size

1 person

18.3%

2 persons

37.8%

3 persons

14.6%

4 persons

17.1%

5 persons

3.7%

6+ persons

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Monteagle Where Residents Moved From

Same address

168

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Monteagle Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Monteagle Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 8 total

Other Against Property

Property Damage

Assault

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Monteagle Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,238/wk

Median Rent $230/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.6%

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

If you earn X in Monteagle

Your weekly income

≈ $5,365/month

Median rent $230/wk

Left after rent $1,008/wk

Rent share 18.6%

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Income: $711/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $50/wk

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Income: $841/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $50/wk

Warren

Income: $740/wk Rent: $215/wk Save: $15/wk

Monteagle vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bora Ridge

Pop: 107 Income: $466/wk Rent: $300/wk

Breadalbane (NSW)

Pop: 107 Income: $1,012/wk Rent: $277/wk

Bumbaldry

Pop: 107 Income: $602/wk Rent: $175/wk

Bunnaloo

Pop: 107 Income: $575/wk Rent: $75/wk

Cootralantra

Pop: 107 Income: $616/wk Rent: $330/wk

Kikiamah

Pop: 107 Income: $743/wk Rent: $213/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Monteagle

What is the population of Monteagle NSW?

The population of Monteagle NSW is 213 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.8 people per km².Monteagle is ranked #6,791 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Monteagle?

The median personal income in Monteagle NSW is $747 per week, or $38,844 per year.The median household income is $1,238 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.Monteagle is ranked #4,584 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Monteagle?

Median rent in Monteagle NSW is $230 per week ($997 per month).Rent represents 18.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Monteagle ranks #6,811 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Monteagle?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Monteagle NSW is $1,408. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Monteagle?

The median age in Monteagle NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Monteagle a good suburb to live in?

Monteagle is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 213.The median income is $747/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.6% 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: 12694. All dollar figures in AUD.