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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mount Mercer Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$735/wk
$38,220 per year
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Median Rent
$258/wk
$1,118 per month
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,192/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Mount Mercer Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.3% (54) Female 43.8% (42)

Population Density

0.9
people per km²
94 people · 107.5 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,083
Family income/wk

Mount Mercer Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
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 Mercer Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
61.5% 16 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
38.5% 10 dwellings

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

Mount Mercer Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Mount Mercer Religion

No Religion
57.0%
Catholic
18.3%
Not stated
8.6%
Anglican
6.5%
Uniting Church
5.4%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Mercer Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
56.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
28.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
14.9%

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

Mount Mercer Employment

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Employed full-time
45.8% 33 people
Employed part-time
26.4% 19 people
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Unemployed
4.2% 3 people
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Not in labour force
23.6% 17 people

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

Mount Mercer Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
47.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.7%
Bachelor Degree
21.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.9%

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

Mount Mercer Occupation

Managers
55.2%
Labourers
20.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.8%
Clerical & Administrative
10.3%

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

Mount Mercer Field of Study

Management & Commerce
28.1%
Agriculture & Environment
25.0%
Engineering
15.6%
Architecture & Building
12.5%
Health
9.4%
Education
9.4%

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

Mount Mercer Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Mercer Weekly Household Income

$1,500-$1,749/wk
18.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
25.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
31.3%
$4,000+/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Mercer Marital Status

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Married
63.6% 49
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Divorced
13.0% 10
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Never married
23.4% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Mercer Ancestry

English
36.9%
Australian
23.5%
Scottish
13.4%
Irish
8.7%
German
6.0%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.4%
New Zealander
3.4%
French
2.7%
Hungarian
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Mercer School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
29.2%
Secondary — Catholic
20.8%
Pre-school
16.7%
Primary — Government
16.7%
Primary — Catholic
16.7%

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

Mount Mercer Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.6% 5
No need for assistance
97.4% 187

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

Mount Mercer Volunteering

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Volunteer
29.6% 21
Not a volunteer
70.4% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Mercer Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mount Mercer How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.7%
Other
10.5%
Car (passenger)
7.9%
Walked only
7.9%

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

Mount Mercer Car Ownership

2 vehicles
45.8%
3 vehicles
12.5%
4+ vehicles
41.7%

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

Mount Mercer Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
18.5%
2 bedrooms
11.1%
3 bedrooms
44.4%
4 bedrooms
14.8%
5 bedrooms
11.1%

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

Mount Mercer Population Mobility

13.7%
moved in the last year
26.1%
moved in the last 5 years
3.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
72.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Mercer Indigenous Population

5.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
10
Indigenous residents
172
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Mercer Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
7
Asthma
6
Heart disease
6
Diabetes
3
Mental health
3

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

Mount Mercer Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.6%
$1-$149/wk
14.9%
$500-$649/wk
10.6%
$650-$799/wk
10.6%
$800-$999/wk
6.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.6%
$3,500+/wk
10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Mercer Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
62.7%
Couple — no children
22.9%
Couple — no children under 15
14.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Mercer Military Service

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Previously served
8.8% 6
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Never served
91.2% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mount Mercer Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
10.1% 7
Did not provide
89.9% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Mercer Children Ever Born

3 children
42.9%
4 children
57.1%

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

Mount Mercer When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
3

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

Mount Mercer Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.8%
5–14 hours
17.7%
15–29 hours
22.6%
30+ hours
14.5%
Did not do domestic work
19.4%

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

Mount Mercer Household Size

1 person
18.2%
2 persons
30.3%
4 persons
24.2%
5 persons
9.1%
6+ persons
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Mercer Where Residents Moved From

Same address
82
Moved from VIC
13

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

Mount Mercer Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Mercer Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 5 total

Property Damage
3
Assault
1
Other
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Mount Mercer Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,958/wk
Median Rent $258/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.2%

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

If you earn X in Mount Mercer

≈ $8,485/month
Median rent $258/wk
Left after rent $1,700/wk
Rent share 13.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Mount Mercer vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

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.