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Mount Best VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Mount Best, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Mount Best VIC is 46 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Best is $612 per week ($31,824 per year). Median rent in Mount Best is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Mount Best has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Best has a population density of 2.9 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Mount Best is England. The most common religion is No Religion (63% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Best is $1,517.
There were 1 recorded offences in Mount Best in 2024-24, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).
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Mount Best Population
Mount Best Median Income & Rent
Mount Best Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Mount Best Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Mount Best Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Mount Best Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Mount Best Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Mount Best Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Mount Best Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Mount Best Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Mount Best Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Mount Best Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Mount Best Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Mount Best Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Mount Best Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Mount Best Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Mount Best School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Mount Best Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Mount Best Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Mount Best Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Mount Best How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Mount Best Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Mount Best Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Mount Best Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Mount Best Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Mount Best Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Mount Best Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Mount Best Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Mount Best Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Mount Best When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Mount Best Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Mount Best Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Mount Best Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Mount Best Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-24 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Mount Best Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Best
What is the population of Mount Best VIC?
The population of Mount Best VIC is 46 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.9 people per km².
What is the median income in Mount Best?
The median personal income in Mount Best VIC is $612 per week, or $31,824 per year.The median household income is $1,062 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.
How much is rent in Mount Best?
Median rent in Mount Best VIC is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 23.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What are mortgage repayments in Mount Best?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Best VIC is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Mount Best?
The median age in Mount Best VIC is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Mount Best a good suburb to live in?
Mount Best is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 46.The median income is $612/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.5% 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: 21774. All dollar figures in AUD.