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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mount Best Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$612/wk
$31,824 per year
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Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
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Median Age
58years
20 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 1.7 · 0.5 per bedroom

Mount Best Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.5% (23) Female 46.5% (20)

Population Density

2.9
people per km²
46 people · 16.0 km²

Households

1.7
Avg household size
0.5
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Mount Best Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mount Best Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
69.2% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
30.8% 4 dwellings

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

Mount Best Country of Birth

Australia
83.3%
England
16.7%

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

Mount Best Religion

No Religion
62.8%
Anglican
25.6%
Not stated
11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Best Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
82.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.9%

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

Mount Best Employment

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Employed full-time
16.3% 7 people
Employed part-time
32.6% 14 people
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Unemployed
7.0% 3 people
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Not in labour force
44.2% 19 people

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

Mount Best Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
36.8%
Bachelor Degree
31.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
31.6%

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

Mount Best Occupation

Managers
41.7%
Community & Personal Service
33.3%
Professionals
25.0%

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

Mount Best Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
38.5%
Education
38.5%
Management & Commerce
23.1%

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

Mount Best Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Best Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
25.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
41.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Best Marital Status

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Married
37.8% 17
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Separated
15.6% 7
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Divorced
22.2% 10
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Widowed
6.7% 3
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Never married
17.8% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Best Ancestry

Australian
33.3%
English
27.5%
Irish
9.8%
Scottish
9.8%
Other
7.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.9%
German
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Best School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
55.6%
Primary — Government
44.4%

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

Mount Best Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 81

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

Mount Best Volunteering

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Volunteer
20.6% 7
Not a volunteer
79.4% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Best Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mount Best How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.6%
Did not go to work
21.4%

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

Mount Best Car Ownership

1 vehicle
36.4%
2 vehicles
50.0%
3 vehicles
13.6%

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

Mount Best Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
22.7%
3 bedrooms
59.1%
4 bedrooms
18.2%

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

Mount Best Population Mobility

17.5%
moved in the last year
59.0%
moved in the last 5 years
11.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
43.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Best Indigenous Population

15.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
12
Indigenous residents
64
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Best Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
9
Heart disease
4
Arthritis
3

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

Mount Best Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
19.2%
$400-$499/wk
19.2%
$500-$649/wk
15.4%
$650-$799/wk
15.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Best Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
62.5%
Couple — no children
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Best Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
22.2% 8
Did not provide
77.8% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Best When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
3
2001–2010
4

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

Mount Best Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.6%
5–14 hours
55.9%
15–29 hours
8.8%
30+ hours
14.7%

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

Mount Best Household Size

1 person
82.4%
2 persons
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Best Where Residents Moved From

Same address
33
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Mount Best Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2021
2022
2023
2024

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Mount Best Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,062/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 23.5%

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

If you earn X in Mount Best

≈ $4,602/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $812/wk
Rent share 23.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Mount Best vs State & National Average

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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.