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Montecollum NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Montecollum NSW is 67 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Montecollum is $710 per week ($36,920 per year). Median rent in Montecollum is $355 per week ($1,538 per month). Montecollum has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Montecollum has a population density of 19.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Montecollum is England. The most common religion is No Religion (69% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Japan. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Montecollum is $1,975.

There were 2 recorded offences in Montecollum in 2025-26, a rate of 30 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Montecollum Population

residents (Census 2021)

Montecollum Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$710/wk

$36,920 per year

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Median Rent

$355/wk

$1,538 per month

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Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,975/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 1 per bedroom

Montecollum Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.3% (29) Female 54.7% (35)

Population Density

19.9

people per km²

67 people · 3.4 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,437

Family income/wk

Montecollum Age Distribution

0-4

10-14

20-24

25-29

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Montecollum Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

76.5% 13 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

23.5% 4 dwellings

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

Montecollum Country of Birth

Australia

78.3%

England

21.7%

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

Montecollum Religion

No Religion

69.0%

Not stated

12.1%

Buddhism

6.9%

Anglican

6.9%

Catholic

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Montecollum Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

78.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

16.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.0%

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

Montecollum Languages Spoken at Home

Japan

100.0%

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

Montecollum Employment

⏰

Employed part-time

36.1% 13 people

🏠

Not in labour force

63.9% 23 people

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

Montecollum Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

48.7%

Certificate III/IV

33.3%

Postgraduate Degree

10.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

7.7%

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

Montecollum Occupation

Professionals

42.9%

Managers

23.8%

Clerical & Administrative

19.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.3%

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

Montecollum Field of Study

Society & Culture

47.1%

Creative Arts

29.4%

Agriculture & Environment

23.5%

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

Montecollum Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Montecollum Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk

29.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

17.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

35.3%

$4,000+/wk

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Montecollum Marital Status

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Married

41.8% 28

↔️

Separated

9.0% 6

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Divorced

4.5% 3

🕊️

Widowed

7.5% 5

👤

Never married

37.3% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Montecollum Ancestry

English

28.4%

Australian

20.5%

Irish

14.8%

Other

14.8%

Scottish

9.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.5%

Filipino

4.5%

Italian

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Montecollum School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

57.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

42.9%

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

Montecollum Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.1% 9

✅

No need for assistance

92.9% 117

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

Montecollum Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

36.5% 19

—

Not a volunteer

63.5% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Montecollum Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Montecollum How People Get to Work

Did not go to work

66.7%

Car (driver)

33.3%

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

Montecollum Car Ownership

1 vehicle

38.1%

2 vehicles

42.9%

3 vehicles

19.0%

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

Montecollum Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

21.4%

2 bedrooms

14.3%

3 bedrooms

14.3%

4 bedrooms

35.7%

5 bedrooms

14.3%

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

Montecollum Population Mobility

10.5%

moved in the last year

40.0%

moved in the last 5 years

3.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Montecollum Indigenous Population

3.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

111

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Montecollum Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk

9.1%

$300-$399/wk

6.8%

$400-$499/wk

6.8%

$500-$649/wk

11.4%

$650-$799/wk

9.1%

$800-$999/wk

9.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

18.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.6%

$3,500+/wk

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Montecollum Family Structure

Couple — no children

51.2%

Couple — children under 15

31.7%

Couple — no children under 15

9.8%

One parent — children under 15

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Montecollum Military Service

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Previously served

9.8% 5

👤

Never served

90.2% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Montecollum Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.1% 8

—

Did not provide

84.9% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Montecollum When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

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

Montecollum Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.6%

5–14 hours

29.4%

15–29 hours

29.4%

30+ hours

5.9%

Did not do domestic work

17.6%

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

Montecollum Household Size

1 person

42.9%

2 persons

42.9%

3 persons

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Montecollum Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Montecollum Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Montecollum Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Montecollum Schools

schools nearby

government

1048

avg ICSEA score

total students

Goonengerry Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 57 students

1048

ICSEA

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

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Montecollum Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,281/wk

Median Rent $355/wk

Rent-to-Income 27.7%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Montecollum

Your weekly income

≈ $5,551/month

Median rent $355/wk

Left after rent $926/wk

Rent share 27.7%

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Montecollum vs State & National Average

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Pop: 34 Income: $900/wk

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Pop: 34 Income: $425/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 34 Income: $900/wk Rent: $5/wk

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Pop: 34 Income: $725/wk

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Pop: 34 Income: $1,375/wk

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Pop: 34 Income: $1,531/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Montecollum

What is the population of Montecollum NSW?

The population of Montecollum NSW is 67 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 19.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Montecollum?

The median personal income in Montecollum NSW is $710 per week, or $36,920 per year.The median household income is $1,281 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.

How much is rent in Montecollum?

Median rent in Montecollum NSW is $355 per week ($1,538 per month).Rent represents 27.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Montecollum?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Montecollum NSW is $1,975. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Montecollum?

The median age in Montecollum NSW is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Montecollum a good suburb to live in?

Montecollum is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 67.The median income is $710/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.7% 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: 12695. All dollar figures in AUD.