Mount Arthur NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mount Arthur NSW is 109 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Arthur is $669 per week ($34,788 per year). Median rent in Mount Arthur is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Mount Arthur has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Arthur has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mount Arthur is England. The most common religion is Anglican (32% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Arthur is $2,134.

There were 3 recorded offences in Mount Arthur in 2024-25, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Mount Arthur Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mount Arthur Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$669/wk
$34,788 per year
#6006 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$260/wk
$1,127 per month
#5884 of 14,663
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Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,134/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.6 per bedroom

Mount Arthur Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.1% (60) Female 45.9% (51)

Population Density

1.7
people per km²
109 people · 63.9 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,666
Family income/wk

Mount Arthur Age Distribution

0-4
15-19
20-24
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mount Arthur Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
65.8% 25 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
34.2% 13 dwellings

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

Mount Arthur Country of Birth

Australia
91.7%
England
8.3%

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

Mount Arthur Religion

Anglican
32.0%
Catholic
32.0%
No Religion
27.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.0%
Uniting Church
3.0%
Christian (other)
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Arthur Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
44.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
38.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.3%

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

Mount Arthur Employment

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Employed full-time
41.5% 44 people
Employed part-time
15.1% 16 people
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Unemployed
3.8% 4 people
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Not in labour force
39.6% 42 people

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

Mount Arthur Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
51.2%
Bachelor Degree
22.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.6%
Postgraduate Degree
12.2%

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

Mount Arthur Occupation

Professionals
35.0%
Managers
20.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.0%
Community & Personal Service
15.0%
Clerical & Administrative
7.5%
Labourers
7.5%

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

Mount Arthur Field of Study

Education
28.6%
Management & Commerce
25.7%
Agriculture & Environment
14.3%
Society & Culture
14.3%
Engineering
8.6%
Architecture & Building
8.6%

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

Mount Arthur Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Arthur Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
17.5%
$500-$649/wk
7.5%
$650-$799/wk
10.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
15.0%
$4,000+/wk
22.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Arthur Marital Status

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Married
57.0% 61
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Divorced
11.2% 12
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Widowed
5.6% 6
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Never married
26.2% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Arthur Ancestry

Australian
38.6%
English
27.8%
Irish
12.0%
Scottish
8.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.1%
German
3.8%
Italian
2.5%
Maori
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Arthur School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
100.0%

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

Mount Arthur Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
9.2% 20
No need for assistance
90.8% 198

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

Mount Arthur Volunteering

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Volunteer
15.8% 16
Not a volunteer
84.2% 85

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Arthur Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mount Arthur How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.1%
Did not go to work
13.0%
Car (passenger)
10.9%

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

Mount Arthur Car Ownership

1 vehicle
19.4%
2 vehicles
25.0%
3 vehicles
25.0%
4+ vehicles
30.6%

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

Mount Arthur Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
9.7%
3 bedrooms
25.8%
4 bedrooms
51.6%
5 bedrooms
12.9%

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

Mount Arthur Population Mobility

3.8%
moved in the last year
25.9%
moved in the last 5 years
3.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Arthur Indigenous Population

6.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
14
Indigenous residents
191
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Arthur Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
9
Arthritis
9
Lung condition
8
Cancer
7
Diabetes
3
Asthma
3
Heart disease
3

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

Mount Arthur Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
5.1%
$150-$299/wk
10.1%
$300-$399/wk
10.1%
$400-$499/wk
5.1%
$500-$649/wk
5.1%
$650-$799/wk
7.6%
$800-$999/wk
13.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Arthur Family Structure

Couple — no children
50.0%
Couple — no children under 15
26.1%
Couple — children under 15
19.3%
One parent — no children under 15
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Arthur Military Service

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Previously served
5.8% 6
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Never served
94.2% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mount Arthur Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.0% 19
Did not provide
83.0% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Arthur Children Ever Born

No children
18.2%
1 child
9.1%
2 children
42.4%
3 children
30.3%

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

Mount Arthur When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1961–1970
3

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

Mount Arthur Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.3%
5–14 hours
31.3%
15–29 hours
7.1%
30+ hours
12.1%
Did not do domestic work
23.2%

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

Mount Arthur Household Size

1 person
28.9%
2 persons
37.8%
3 persons
13.3%
4 persons
11.1%
5 persons
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Arthur Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Arthur Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Assault
1
Other Against Person
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Mount Arthur Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,437/wk
Median Rent $260/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.1%

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

If you earn X in Mount Arthur

≈ $6,227/month
Median rent $260/wk
Left after rent $1,177/wk
Rent share 18.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Mount Arthur vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Arthur

What is the population of Mount Arthur NSW?

The population of Mount Arthur NSW is 109 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².Mount Arthur is ranked #8,708 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mount Arthur?

The median personal income in Mount Arthur NSW is $669 per week, or $34,788 per year.The median household income is $1,437 per week.Family income is $1,666 per week.Mount Arthur is ranked #6,006 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mount Arthur?

Median rent in Mount Arthur NSW is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 18.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mount Arthur ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Arthur?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Arthur NSW is $2,134. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Arthur?

The median age in Mount Arthur NSW is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Arthur a good suburb to live in?

Mount Arthur is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 109.The median income is $669/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.1% 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: 12758. All dollar figures in AUD.