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Mount Mercer VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Mount Mercer, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Mount Mercer VIC is 94 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Mercer is $735 per week ($38,220 per year). Median rent in Mount Mercer is $258 per week ($1,118 per month). Mount Mercer has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Mercer has a population density of 0.9 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Mercer is $1,192.
There were 5 recorded offences in Mount Mercer in 2025-25, a rate of 53 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (3 offences).
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Mount Mercer Population
Mount Mercer Median Income & Rent
Mount Mercer Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Mount Mercer Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Mount Mercer Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Mount Mercer Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Mount Mercer Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Mount Mercer Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Mount Mercer Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Mount Mercer Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Mount Mercer Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Mount Mercer Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Mount Mercer Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Mount Mercer Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Mount Mercer Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Mount Mercer Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Mount Mercer School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Mount Mercer Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Mount Mercer Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Mount Mercer Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Mount Mercer How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Mount Mercer Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Mount Mercer Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Mount Mercer Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Mount Mercer Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Mount Mercer Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Mount Mercer Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Mount Mercer Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Mount Mercer Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Mount Mercer Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Mount Mercer Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Mount Mercer When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Mount Mercer Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Mount Mercer Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Mount Mercer Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Mount Mercer Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Mount Mercer Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 5 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Mount Mercer Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Mercer
What is the population of Mount Mercer VIC?
The population of Mount Mercer VIC is 94 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².
What is the median income in Mount Mercer?
The median personal income in Mount Mercer VIC is $735 per week, or $38,220 per year.The median household income is $1,958 per week.Family income is $2,083 per week.
How much is rent in Mount Mercer?
Median rent in Mount Mercer VIC is $258 per week ($1,118 per month).Rent represents 13.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What are mortgage repayments in Mount Mercer?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Mercer VIC is $1,192. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Mount Mercer?
The median age in Mount Mercer VIC is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Mount Mercer a good suburb to live in?
Mount Mercer is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 94.The median income is $735/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.2% 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: 21804. All dollar figures in AUD.