Mount Mitchell NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mount Mitchell NSW is 106 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Mitchell is $585 per week ($30,420 per year). Median rent in Mount Mitchell is $180 per week ($780 per month). Mount Mitchell has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Mitchell has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mount Mitchell is England. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Mitchell is $1,950.

There were 12 recorded offences in Mount Mitchell in 2024-25, a rate of 113 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Mount Mitchell Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mount Mitchell Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$585/wk
$30,420 per year
#7297 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$180/wk
$780 per month
#7868 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,950/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Mount Mitchell Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.5% (53) Female 47.5% (48)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
106 people · 204.7 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,312
Family income/wk

Mount Mitchell Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mount Mitchell 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 Mitchell Country of Birth

Australia
91.7%
England
8.3%

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

Mount Mitchell Religion

No Religion
39.4%
Anglican
22.3%
Not stated
22.3%
Uniting Church
9.6%
Catholic
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Mitchell Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
47.1%
Year 12 or equivalent
36.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.4%

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

Mount Mitchell Employment

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Employed full-time
32.4% 24 people
Employed part-time
23.0% 17 people
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Unemployed
9.5% 7 people
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Not in labour force
35.1% 26 people

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

Mount Mitchell Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
57.1%
Bachelor Degree
21.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.4%

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

Mount Mitchell Occupation

Managers
41.7%
Professionals
29.2%
Labourers
16.7%
Clerical & Administrative
12.5%

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

Mount Mitchell Field of Study

Health
32.0%
Management & Commerce
24.0%
Engineering
20.0%
Agriculture & Environment
12.0%
Education
12.0%

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

Mount Mitchell Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Mitchell Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
10.7%
$650-$799/wk
14.3%
$800-$999/wk
17.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
32.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
14.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Mitchell Marital Status

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Married
40.7% 33
↔️
Separated
4.9% 4
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Divorced
14.8% 12
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Never married
39.5% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Mitchell Ancestry

English
35.5%
Australian
21.8%
Irish
12.9%
Scottish
9.7%
German
7.3%
Welsh
5.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.8%
Other
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Mitchell School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
100.0%

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

Mount Mitchell Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
10.5% 17
No need for assistance
89.5% 145

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

Mount Mitchell Volunteering

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Volunteer
31.6% 25
Not a volunteer
68.4% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Mitchell Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
45.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mount Mitchell How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
60.0%
Other
16.0%
Walked only
12.0%
Did not go to work
12.0%

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

Mount Mitchell Car Ownership

1 vehicle
22.2%
2 vehicles
41.7%
3 vehicles
19.4%
4+ vehicles
16.7%

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

Mount Mitchell Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
12.1%
2 bedrooms
36.4%
3 bedrooms
27.3%
4 bedrooms
24.2%

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

Mount Mitchell Population Mobility

14.6%
moved in the last year
40.0%
moved in the last 5 years
10.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Mitchell Indigenous Population

4.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
6
Indigenous residents
143
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Mitchell Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
9
Arthritis
8
Asthma
5
Lung condition
5

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

Mount Mitchell Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
10.6%
$300-$399/wk
14.9%
$400-$499/wk
6.4%
$500-$649/wk
8.5%
$650-$799/wk
10.6%
$800-$999/wk
21.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Mitchell Family Structure

Couple — no children
50.7%
Couple — children under 15
40.8%
One parent — no children under 15
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Mitchell Military Service

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Previously served
10.8% 8
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Never served
89.2% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mount Mitchell Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.1% 10
Did not provide
85.9% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Mitchell Children Ever Born

No children
30.4%
1 child
13.0%
2 children
21.7%
3 children
17.4%
4 children
17.4%

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

Mount Mitchell When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4
1971–1980
3

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

Mount Mitchell Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.0%
5–14 hours
30.6%
15–29 hours
22.2%
30+ hours
9.7%
Did not do domestic work
12.5%

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

Mount Mitchell Household Size

1 person
15.8%
2 persons
63.2%
3 persons
13.2%
5 persons
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Mitchell Where Residents Moved From

Same address
70
Moved from NSW
5

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

Mount Mitchell Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Mitchell Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 12 total

Theft
4
Weapons
3
Drug Offences
2
Other Against Property
2
Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Mount Mitchell Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,174/wk
Median Rent $180/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.3%

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

If you earn X in Mount Mitchell

≈ $5,087/month
Median rent $180/wk
Left after rent $994/wk
Rent share 15.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Mount Mitchell vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Mitchell

What is the population of Mount Mitchell NSW?

The population of Mount Mitchell NSW is 106 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².Mount Mitchell is ranked #8,775 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mount Mitchell?

The median personal income in Mount Mitchell NSW is $585 per week, or $30,420 per year.The median household income is $1,174 per week.Family income is $1,312 per week.Mount Mitchell is ranked #7,297 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mount Mitchell?

Median rent in Mount Mitchell NSW is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 15.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mount Mitchell ranks #7,868 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Mitchell?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Mitchell NSW is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Mitchell?

The median age in Mount Mitchell NSW is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Mitchell a good suburb to live in?

Mount Mitchell is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 106.The median income is $585/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.3% 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: 12789. All dollar figures in AUD.