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Mount George NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mount George NSW is 337 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount George is $463 per week ($24,076 per year). Median rent in Mount George is $245 per week ($1,062 per month). Mount George has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount George has a population density of 4.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount George is $1,092.

There were 8 recorded offences in Mount George in 2024-25, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Mount George Population

residents (Census 2021)

Mount George Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$463/wk

$24,076 per year

#8553 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$245/wk

$1,062 per month

#6551 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,092/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 1 per bedroom

Mount George Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.4% (177) Female 47.6% (161)

Population Density

4.1

people per km²

337 people · 82.8 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,361

Family income/wk

Mount George 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

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mount George Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

62.0% 57 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.0% 35 dwellings

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

Mount George Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Mount George Religion

No Religion

41.8%

Anglican

15.1%

Not stated

14.5%

Catholic

11.4%

Christian (other)

6.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.9%

Uniting Church

4.0%

Baptist

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount George Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

45.6%

Year 12 or equivalent

33.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

14.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.6%

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

Mount George Employment

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Employed full-time

20.3% 51 people

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Employed part-time

19.5% 49 people

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Unemployed

4.8% 12 people

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Not in labour force

55.4% 139 people

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

Mount George Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.1%

Bachelor Degree

13.0%

Certificate I/II

7.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.9%

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

Mount George Occupation

Labourers

25.0%

Professionals

16.7%

Managers

16.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.3%

Clerical & Administrative

13.3%

Community & Personal Service

8.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.7%

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

Mount George Field of Study

Engineering

28.6%

Agriculture & Environment

17.5%

Management & Commerce

17.5%

Health

12.7%

Society & Culture

12.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.3%

Education

4.8%

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

Mount George Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount George Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.9%

$150-$299/wk

6.7%

$300-$399/wk

3.8%

$400-$499/wk

11.4%

$500-$649/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

6.7%

$800-$999/wk

8.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.3%

$4,000+/wk

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount George Marital Status

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Married

35.2% 101

↔️

Separated

5.9% 17

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Divorced

10.8% 31

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Widowed

3.8% 11

👤

Never married

44.3% 127

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount George Ancestry

Australian

35.5%

English

29.2%

Scottish

11.1%

Irish

7.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.9%

Other

3.5%

German

3.2%

Italian

1.6%

Maltese

1.6%

Dutch

1.2%

Polish

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount George School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

32.8%

Primary — Government

27.6%

Vocational Education

24.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

10.3%

Pre-school

5.2%

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

Mount George Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.4% 57

✅

No need for assistance

90.6% 552

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

Mount George Volunteering

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Volunteer

18.4% 47

—

Not a volunteer

81.6% 209

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount George Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

25.9%

$600-$799/mo

14.8%

$800-$999/mo

11.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

22.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mount George How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.7%

Did not go to work

10.2%

Car (passenger)

9.1%

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

Mount George Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.5%

1 vehicle

25.7%

2 vehicles

34.9%

3 vehicles

19.3%

4+ vehicles

14.7%

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

Mount George Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

13.4%

2 bedrooms

8.9%

3 bedrooms

44.6%

4 bedrooms

23.2%

5 bedrooms

7.1%

6+ bedrooms

2.7%

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

Mount George Population Mobility

14.5%

moved in the last year

41.8%

moved in the last 5 years

9.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

42.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount George Indigenous Population

11.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

543

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount George Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Lung condition

Diabetes

Stroke

Heart disease

Cancer

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

Mount George Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.3%

$1-$149/wk

2.9%

$150-$299/wk

12.4%

$300-$399/wk

9.0%

$400-$499/wk

10.0%

$500-$649/wk

6.7%

$650-$799/wk

11.9%

$800-$999/wk

10.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount George Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

34.4%

Couple — no children

25.1%

One parent — no children under 15

17.4%

Couple — no children under 15

15.4%

One parent — children under 15

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount George Military Service

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Previously served

3.8% 10

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Never served

96.2% 253

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mount George Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.7% 42

—

Did not provide

83.3% 209

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount George Children Ever Born

No children

35.0%

2 children

33.8%

3 children

17.5%

4 children

13.8%

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

Mount George When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Mount George Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

12.0%

5–14 hours

27.1%

15–29 hours

14.0%

30+ hours

14.3%

Did not do domestic work

32.6%

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

Mount George Household Size

1 person

20.9%

2 persons

33.0%

3 persons

19.1%

4 persons

13.0%

5 persons

6.1%

6+ persons

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount George Where Residents Moved From

Same address

254

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Mount George Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

76.9%

Step family — no other children

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount George Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 8 total

Theft

Property Damage

Assault

Drug Offences

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Mount George Schools

schools nearby

government

932

avg ICSEA score

total students

Mount George Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 23 students

932

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Mount George Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,199/wk

Median Rent $245/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.4%

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

If you earn X in Mount George

Your weekly income

≈ $5,196/month

Median rent $245/wk

Left after rent $954/wk

Rent share 20.4%

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Mount George vs State & National Average

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Berowra Waters

Pop: 169 Income: $1,097/wk Rent: $575/wk

Cartwrights Hill

Pop: 169 Income: $846/wk Rent: $300/wk

Garthowen

Pop: 169 Income: $810/wk Rent: $180/wk

Kellys Plains

Pop: 169 Income: $1,113/wk Rent: $500/wk

Mount Elliot (NSW)

Pop: 169 Income: $838/wk Rent: $320/wk

Turners Flat

Pop: 169 Income: $714/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount George

What is the population of Mount George NSW?

The population of Mount George NSW is 337 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.1 people per km².Mount George is ranked #5,777 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mount George?

The median personal income in Mount George NSW is $463 per week, or $24,076 per year.The median household income is $1,199 per week.Family income is $1,361 per week.Mount George is ranked #8,553 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mount George?

Median rent in Mount George NSW is $245 per week ($1,062 per month).Rent represents 20.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mount George ranks #6,551 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount George?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount George NSW is $1,092. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount George?

The median age in Mount George NSW is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount George a good suburb to live in?

Mount George is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 337.The median income is $463/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12772. All dollar figures in AUD.