Mount Martha VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mount Martha VIC is 19,846 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Martha is $846 per week ($43,992 per year). Median rent in Mount Martha is $496 per week ($2,149 per month). Mount Martha has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Martha has a population density of 656.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mount Martha is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Martha is $2,167.

There were 518 recorded offences in Mount Martha in 2025-25, a rate of 26 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (195 offences).

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Mount Martha Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mount Martha Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$846/wk
$43,992 per year
#2834 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$496/wk
$2,149 per month
#692 of 14,663
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Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Mount Martha Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.9% (9,504) Female 52.1% (10,340)

Population Density

656.9
people per km²
19,846 people · 30.2 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,481
Family income/wk

Mount Martha 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
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mount Martha Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.2% 2,968 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
49.8% 2,945 dwellings

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

Mount Martha Country of Birth

Australia
87.8%
England
9.9%
Germany
0.7%
Greece
0.4%
Canada
0.3%
India
0.3%
China
0.2%
Croatia
0.2%
Egypt
0.2%
Hong Kong
0.1%

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

Mount Martha Religion

No Religion
51.2%
Catholic
21.2%
Anglican
13.7%
Not stated
5.4%
Uniting Church
3.0%
Baptist
2.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
1.8%
Christian (other)
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Martha Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
67.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
14.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.3%

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

Mount Martha Languages Spoken at Home

Other
27.3%
Italian
21.7%
Greek
16.0%
German
16.0%
Spanish
5.6%
French
5.0%
Mandarin
4.5%
Croatian
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Mount Martha Employment

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Employed full-time
34.2% 5,051 people
Employed part-time
25.0% 3,683 people
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Unemployed
1.9% 276 people
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Not in labour force
38.9% 5,744 people

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

Mount Martha Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
31.9%
Certificate III/IV
29.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.9%
Postgraduate Degree
8.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.3%
Certificate I/II
1.4%

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

Mount Martha Occupation

Professionals
31.8%
Managers
20.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.4%
Clerical & Administrative
11.0%
Community & Personal Service
10.9%
Sales Workers
6.1%
Labourers
3.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.8%

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

Mount Martha Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.7%
Health
15.0%
Engineering
12.3%
Society & Culture
12.3%
Education
12.1%
Architecture & Building
10.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.0%
Creative Arts
4.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.6%
Agriculture & Environment
2.4%
Information Technology
1.9%

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

Mount Martha Dwelling Types

Separate house
84.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
12.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Martha Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.0%
$300-$399/wk
1.3%
$400-$499/wk
5.0%
$500-$649/wk
4.0%
$650-$799/wk
6.1%
$800-$999/wk
5.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.0%
$4,000+/wk
17.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Martha Marital Status

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Married
56.4% 9,038
↔️
Separated
2.7% 425
📋
Divorced
8.7% 1,402
🕊️
Widowed
5.8% 929
👤
Never married
26.4% 4,232

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Martha Ancestry

English
35.9%
Australian
27.1%
Irish
10.2%
Scottish
10.0%
Other
4.7%
Italian
3.7%
German
3.1%
Dutch
2.0%
Greek
1.2%
Welsh
0.8%
New Zealander
0.7%
Chinese
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Martha School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
31.1%
Secondary — Government
14.9%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
13.1%
Secondary — Catholic
10.3%
Pre-school
10.0%
Vocational Education
8.7%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
7.8%
Primary — Catholic
4.1%

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

Mount Martha Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.1% 1,958
No need for assistance
94.9% 36,175

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

Mount Martha Volunteering

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Volunteer
17.2% 2,649
Not a volunteer
82.8% 12,740

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Martha Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.5%
$300-$449/mo
1.9%
$450-$599/mo
1.3%
$600-$799/mo
2.6%
$800-$999/mo
3.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
10.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
13.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
17.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
18.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mount Martha How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.5%
Did not go to work
19.3%
Car (passenger)
4.5%
Walked only
1.3%
Truck
0.8%
Bicycle
0.5%
Other
0.4%
Bus
0.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%
Ferry
0.1%
Train
0.0%

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

Mount Martha Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.1%
1 vehicle
28.2%
2 vehicles
46.7%
3 vehicles
14.6%
4+ vehicles
8.4%

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

Mount Martha Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.7%
2 bedrooms
9.4%
3 bedrooms
44.0%
4 bedrooms
37.6%
5 bedrooms
7.1%
6+ bedrooms
1.3%

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

Mount Martha Population Mobility

11.2%
moved in the last year
35.2%
moved in the last 5 years
2.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Martha Indigenous Population

0.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
231
Indigenous residents
38,180
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Martha Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
1,539
Asthma
740
Arthritis
734
Heart disease
593
Cancer
452
Diabetes
410
Lung condition
303
Stroke
247
Kidney disease
168
Dementia
76

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

Mount Martha Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.9%
$1-$149/wk
5.8%
$150-$299/wk
5.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.2%
$400-$499/wk
3.2%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
8.6%
$800-$999/wk
9.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.2%
$3,500+/wk
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Martha Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
44.3%
Couple — no children
27.2%
Couple — no children under 15
18.6%
One parent — children under 15
5.3%
One parent — no children under 15
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Martha Military Service

🎖️
Current ADF — Regular
0.2% 31
🛡️
Current ADF — Reserves
0.1% 11
🏅
Previously served
3.0% 458
👤
Never served
96.8% 14,928

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mount Martha Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
14.7% 2,257
Did not provide
85.3% 13,085

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Martha Children Ever Born

No children
26.1%
1 child
10.5%
2 children
36.9%
3 children
19.3%
4 children
6.0%
5+ children
1.2%

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

Mount Martha When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
104
1951–1960
370
1961–1970
615
1971–1980
470
1981–1990
510
1991–2000
346
2001–2010
898
2011–2015
378
2016
56
2017
50
2018
55
2019
31
2020
18
2021
10

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

Mount Martha Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.9%
5–14 hours
31.7%
15–29 hours
16.3%
30+ hours
10.1%
Did not do domestic work
20.0%

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

Mount Martha Household Size

1 person
20.8%
2 persons
35.4%
3 persons
14.0%
4 persons
19.5%
5 persons
8.4%
6+ persons
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Martha Where Residents Moved From

Same address
16,881
Moved from VIC
1,454
Moved — same area (SA2)
483
Moved from overseas
90
Moved from NSW
34
Moved from QLD
17
Moved from SA
6
Moved from WA
5
Moved from TAS
4
Moved from ACT
4
Moved from NT
3

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

Mount Martha Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
89.6%
Step family — no other children
6.7%
Blended family — no other children
3.2%
Intact family — other children present
0.3%
Other couple — children only
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Martha Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 518 total

Theft
195
Justice Procedures
101
Break & Enter
68
Assault
67
Property Damage
35
Fraud
28
Drug Offences
16
Weapons
4
Public Order
3
Robbery
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Mount Martha Schools

3
schools nearby
2
government
1086
avg ICSEA score
2,136
total students
Balcombe Grammar School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 954 students
1096
ICSEA
Mount Martha Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 544 students
1090
ICSEA
Osborne Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 638 students
1071
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 Martha Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,097/wk
Median Rent $496/wk
Rent-to-Income 23.7%

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

If you earn X in Mount Martha

≈ $9,087/month
Median rent $496/wk
Left after rent $1,601/wk
Rent share 23.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Mount Martha vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Martha

What is the population of Mount Martha VIC?

The population of Mount Martha VIC is 19,846 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 656.9 people per km².Mount Martha is ranked #148 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mount Martha?

The median personal income in Mount Martha VIC is $846 per week, or $43,992 per year.The median household income is $2,097 per week.Family income is $2,481 per week.Mount Martha is ranked #2,834 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mount Martha?

Median rent in Mount Martha VIC is $496 per week ($2,149 per month).Rent represents 23.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mount Martha ranks #692 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Martha?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Martha VIC is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Martha?

The median age in Mount Martha VIC is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Martha a good suburb to live in?

Mount Martha is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 19,846.The median income is $846/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.7% 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: 21803. All dollar figures in AUD.