Mount Mary SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Mount Mary, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Mount Mary SA is 36 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Mary is $330 per week ($17,160 per year). Median rent in Mount Mary is $200 per week ($867 per month). Mount Mary has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Mary has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Mary is $184.

There were 2 recorded offences in Mount Mary in 2025-26, a rate of 56 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Mount Mary Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mount Mary Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$330/wk
$17,160 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$184/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 1 per bedroom

Mount Mary Demographics

Gender Split

Male 65.9% (27) Female 34.1% (14)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
36 people · 165.8 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$687
Family income/wk

Mount Mary Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
30-34
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mount Mary Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
40.0% 6 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
60.0% 9 dwellings

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

Mount Mary Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Mount Mary Religion

No Religion
56.7%
Lutheran
30.0%
Catholic
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Mary Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
40.9%
Year 12 or equivalent
31.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.6%

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

Mount Mary Employment

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Employed full-time
17.6% 3 people
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Not in labour force
82.4% 14 people

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

Mount Mary Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Mount Mary Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Mary Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
38.5%
$400-$499/wk
61.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Mary Marital Status

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Married
25.0% 7
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Divorced
21.4% 6
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Widowed
25.0% 7
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Never married
28.6% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Mary Ancestry

English
48.5%
Australian
30.3%
Scottish
12.1%
German
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Mary School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
75.0%
Primary — Government
25.0%

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

Mount Mary Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
28.2% 24
No need for assistance
71.8% 61

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

Mount Mary Volunteering

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Volunteer
31.0% 9
Not a volunteer
69.0% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Mary Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mount Mary Car Ownership

1 vehicle
53.3%
2 vehicles
46.7%

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

Mount Mary Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
36.4%
3 bedrooms
63.6%

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

Mount Mary Population Mobility

25.7%
moved in the last year
54.5%
moved in the last 5 years
20.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
34.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Mary Indigenous Population

10.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
7
Indigenous residents
57
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Mary Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
14
Asthma
4
Diabetes
4
Heart disease
3

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

Mount Mary Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
23.8%
$150-$299/wk
33.3%
$400-$499/wk
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Mary Family Structure

Couple — no children
37.5%
Couple — children under 15
28.1%
Couple — no children under 15
18.8%
One parent — children under 15
15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Mary Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.8% 4
Did not provide
85.2% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Mary Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
36.0%
5–14 hours
36.0%
30+ hours
28.0%

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

Mount Mary Household Size

1 person
71.4%
2 persons
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Mary Where Residents Moved From

Same address
26
Moved from SA
8

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

Mount Mary Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Assault
2

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Mount Mary Rent Prices & Affordability

43%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $466/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 42.9%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Mount Mary

≈ $2,019/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $266/wk
Rent share 42.9%

Mount Mary vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Mary

What is the population of Mount Mary SA?

The population of Mount Mary SA is 36 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Mount Mary?

The median personal income in Mount Mary SA is $330 per week, or $17,160 per year.The median household income is $466 per week.Family income is $687 per week.

How much is rent in Mount Mary?

Median rent in Mount Mary SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 42.9% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Mary?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Mary SA is $184. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Mary?

The median age in Mount Mary SA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Mary a good suburb to live in?

Mount Mary is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 36.The median income is $330/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (42.9% 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: 40955. All dollar figures in AUD.