Mount Camel VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Mount Camel, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Mount Camel VIC is 136 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Camel is $655 per week ($34,060 per year). Median rent in Mount Camel is $125 per week ($542 per month). Mount Camel has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Camel has a population density of 2.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mount Camel is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Camel is $1,300.

There were 7 recorded offences in Mount Camel in 2025-25, a rate of 51 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (3 offences).

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Mount Camel Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mount Camel Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$655/wk
$34,060 per year
#6252 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$125/wk
$542 per month
#8470 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Mount Camel Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.5% (72) Female 45.5% (60)

Population Density

2.1
people per km²
136 people · 63.5 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,562
Family income/wk

Mount Camel Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mount Camel Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
58.2% 32 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
41.8% 23 dwellings

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

Mount Camel Country of Birth

Australia
87.7%
England
12.3%

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

Mount Camel Religion

No Religion
39.8%
Catholic
20.3%
Anglican
15.0%
Not stated
13.5%
Buddhism
3.8%
Uniting Church
3.0%
Othr Reln Other reln groups
2.3%
Other Religions Tot
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Camel Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
40.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
15.9%

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

Mount Camel Employment

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Employed full-time
35.0% 35 people
Employed part-time
24.0% 24 people
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Unemployed
4.0% 4 people
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Not in labour force
37.0% 37 people

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

Mount Camel Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
26.3%
Bachelor Degree
14.0%
Postgraduate Degree
10.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.3%

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

Mount Camel Occupation

Managers
27.3%
Professionals
18.2%
Labourers
18.2%
Clerical & Administrative
15.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.1%
Community & Personal Service
9.1%

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

Mount Camel Field of Study

Management & Commerce
26.7%
Engineering
24.4%
Society & Culture
13.3%
Health
11.1%
Education
11.1%
Agriculture & Environment
6.7%
Architecture & Building
6.7%

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

Mount Camel Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Camel Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
11.3%
$650-$799/wk
5.7%
$800-$999/wk
7.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
20.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
22.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.7%
$4,000+/wk
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Camel Marital Status

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Married
53.3% 65
↔️
Separated
3.3% 4
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Divorced
8.2% 10
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Widowed
6.6% 8
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Never married
28.7% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Camel Ancestry

English
29.7%
Australian
28.4%
Irish
9.5%
Scottish
9.5%
Italian
6.8%
Other
5.4%
German
4.7%
Maltese
3.4%
Chinese
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Camel School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
55.6%
Vocational Education
44.4%

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

Mount Camel Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.5% 13
No need for assistance
94.5% 223

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

Mount Camel Volunteering

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Volunteer
20.0% 21
Not a volunteer
80.0% 84

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Camel Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
30.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
70.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mount Camel How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
84.6%
Walked only
7.7%
Did not go to work
7.7%

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

Mount Camel Car Ownership

1 vehicle
17.3%
2 vehicles
48.1%
3 vehicles
25.0%
4+ vehicles
9.6%

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

Mount Camel Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
13.1%
2 bedrooms
18.0%
3 bedrooms
45.9%
4 bedrooms
23.0%

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

Mount Camel Population Mobility

11.6%
moved in the last year
28.7%
moved in the last 5 years
12.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
53.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Camel Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
229
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Camel Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
12
Mental health
11
Lung condition
8
Heart disease
6
Asthma
3
Diabetes
3

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

Mount Camel Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.0%
$1-$149/wk
3.0%
$150-$299/wk
16.0%
$300-$399/wk
10.0%
$400-$499/wk
9.0%
$650-$799/wk
16.0%
$800-$999/wk
4.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.0%
$3,500+/wk
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Camel Family Structure

Couple — no children
64.8%
Couple — children under 15
18.7%
One parent — no children under 15
12.1%
Couple — no children under 15
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Camel Military Service

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Previously served
5.4% 6
👤
Never served
94.6% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mount Camel Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.5% 14
Did not provide
86.5% 90

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Camel Children Ever Born

No children
27.3%
2 children
59.1%
3 children
13.6%

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

Mount Camel When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
6
1961–1970
8
2001–2010
3

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

Mount Camel Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
10.4%
5–14 hours
32.2%
15–29 hours
14.8%
30+ hours
15.7%
Did not do domestic work
27.0%

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

Mount Camel Household Size

1 person
21.4%
2 persons
66.1%
3 persons
7.1%
4 persons
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Camel Where Residents Moved From

Same address
99
Moved from VIC
13

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

Mount Camel Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Camel Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 7 total

Justice Procedures
3
Assault
2
Break & Enter
2

Offence trend by year:

2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2023
2024
2025

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

Mount Camel Rent Prices & Affordability

8%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,483/wk
Median Rent $125/wk
Rent-to-Income 8.4%

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

If you earn X in Mount Camel

≈ $6,426/month
Median rent $125/wk
Left after rent $1,358/wk
Rent share 8.4%

Mount Camel vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Camel

What is the population of Mount Camel VIC?

The population of Mount Camel VIC is 136 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.1 people per km².Mount Camel is ranked #8,036 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mount Camel?

The median personal income in Mount Camel VIC is $655 per week, or $34,060 per year.The median household income is $1,483 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.Mount Camel is ranked #6,252 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mount Camel?

Median rent in Mount Camel VIC is $125 per week ($542 per month).Rent represents 8.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mount Camel ranks #8,470 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Camel?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Camel VIC is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Camel?

The median age in Mount Camel VIC is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Camel a good suburb to live in?

Mount Camel is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 136.The median income is $655/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.4% 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: 21781. All dollar figures in AUD.