Mount Eccles VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mount Eccles VIC is 139 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Eccles is $714 per week ($37,128 per year). Median rent in Mount Eccles is $75 per week ($325 per month). Mount Eccles has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Eccles has a population density of 6.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Eccles is $1,625.

There were 3 recorded offences in Mount Eccles in 2025-25, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Mount Eccles Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mount Eccles Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$714/wk
$37,128 per year
#5225 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$75/wk
$325 per month
#8744 of 14,663
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,625/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Mount Eccles Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.4% (64) Female 53.6% (74)

Population Density

6.8
people per km²
139 people · 20.3 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,036
Family income/wk

Mount Eccles Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
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 Eccles Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
39.5% 15 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
60.5% 23 dwellings

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

Mount Eccles Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Mount Eccles Religion

No Religion
37.8%
Catholic
19.3%
Not stated
18.5%
Anglican
14.8%
Pentecostal
4.4%
Uniting Church
3.0%
Lattr day Snts
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Eccles Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
23.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.8%

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

Mount Eccles Employment

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Employed full-time
35.7% 30 people
Employed part-time
29.8% 25 people
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Not in labour force
34.5% 29 people

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

Mount Eccles Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.2%
Bachelor Degree
27.3%
Postgraduate Degree
20.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
9.1%

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

Mount Eccles Occupation

Professionals
37.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
21.7%
Managers
17.4%
Clerical & Administrative
10.9%
Community & Personal Service
6.5%
Labourers
6.5%

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

Mount Eccles Field of Study

Engineering
27.3%
Society & Culture
24.2%
Health
21.2%
Education
18.2%
Architecture & Building
9.1%

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

Mount Eccles Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Eccles Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
7.7%
$500-$649/wk
15.4%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
23.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.3%
$4,000+/wk
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Eccles Marital Status

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Married
50.5% 56
↔️
Separated
8.1% 9
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Divorced
11.7% 13
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Never married
29.7% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Eccles Ancestry

English
36.7%
Australian
24.5%
Scottish
10.9%
Italian
8.8%
Dutch
7.5%
Irish
7.5%
German
2.0%
Other
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Eccles School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
28.6%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
19.0%
Secondary — Government
19.0%
Vocational Education
19.0%
Pre-school
14.3%

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

Mount Eccles Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.5% 12
No need for assistance
94.5% 206

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

Mount Eccles Volunteering

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Volunteer
8.8% 8
Not a volunteer
91.2% 83

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Eccles Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
21.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
28.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mount Eccles How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
88.2%
Did not go to work
11.8%

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

Mount Eccles Car Ownership

1 vehicle
35.0%
2 vehicles
20.0%
3 vehicles
35.0%
4+ vehicles
10.0%

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

Mount Eccles Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
16.3%
3 bedrooms
42.9%
4 bedrooms
30.6%
5 bedrooms
10.2%

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

Mount Eccles Population Mobility

12.4%
moved in the last year
35.7%
moved in the last 5 years
5.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
54.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Eccles Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
212
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Eccles Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
12
Cancer
9
Diabetes
8
Arthritis
7
Heart disease
7
Asthma
6

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

Mount Eccles Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
18.8%
$1-$149/wk
4.7%
$400-$499/wk
6.3%
$650-$799/wk
10.9%
$800-$999/wk
12.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Eccles Family Structure

Couple — no children
39.2%
Couple — children under 15
32.4%
One parent — children under 15
18.6%
Couple — no children under 15
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Eccles Military Service

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Previously served
5.7% 5
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Never served
94.3% 82

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mount Eccles Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.0% 12
Did not provide
87.0% 80

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Eccles Children Ever Born

No children
41.2%
2 children
29.4%
3 children
29.4%

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

Mount Eccles When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1961–1970
3
2011–2015
5

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

Mount Eccles Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.7%
5–14 hours
26.1%
15–29 hours
26.1%
30+ hours
14.1%
Did not do domestic work
12.0%

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

Mount Eccles Household Size

1 person
24.4%
2 persons
41.5%
4 persons
24.4%
5 persons
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Eccles Where Residents Moved From

Same address
99
Moved from VIC
9
Moved — same area (SA2)
5
Moved from SA
3

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

Mount Eccles Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Eccles Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Assault
2
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2017
2020
2021
2022
2025

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

Mount Eccles Rent Prices & Affordability

5%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,625/wk
Median Rent $75/wk
Rent-to-Income 4.6%

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

If you earn X in Mount Eccles

≈ $7,042/month
Median rent $75/wk
Left after rent $1,550/wk
Rent share 4.6%

Mount Eccles vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Eccles

What is the population of Mount Eccles VIC?

The population of Mount Eccles VIC is 139 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.8 people per km².Mount Eccles is ranked #7,977 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mount Eccles?

The median personal income in Mount Eccles VIC is $714 per week, or $37,128 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $2,036 per week.Mount Eccles is ranked #5,225 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mount Eccles?

Median rent in Mount Eccles VIC is $75 per week ($325 per month).Rent represents 4.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mount Eccles ranks #8,744 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Eccles?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Eccles VIC is $1,625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Eccles?

The median age in Mount Eccles VIC is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Eccles a good suburb to live in?

Mount Eccles is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 139.The median income is $714/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (4.6% 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: 21791. All dollar figures in AUD.