Mount Moriac VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mount Moriac VIC is 251 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Moriac is $1,026 per week ($53,352 per year). Median rent in Mount Moriac is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Mount Moriac has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Moriac has a population density of 6.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mount Moriac is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Moriac is $2,194.

There were 26 recorded offences in Mount Moriac in 2025-25, a rate of 104 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (8 offences).

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Mount Moriac Population

0
residents (Census 2021)
Median Income
$1,026/wk
$53,352/yr
Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300/mo
Median Age
42yrs
National: 38
Mortgage
$2,194/mo
Household size: —

Mount Moriac Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Weekly Income
$1,026/wk
$53,352 per year
#1061 of 14,663
🏠
Median Weekly Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
#4529 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
42years
4 years older than national median
🏡
Housing
$2,194/mo mortgage
Avg household size: —

Mount Moriac Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.4% (132) Female 47.6% (120)

Population Density

6.2
people per km²
251 people · 40.6 km²

Households

Avg household size
Persons per bedroom
$2,849
Family income/wk

Mount Moriac 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 Moriac Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
47.1% 33 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
52.9% 37 dwellings

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

Mount Moriac Country of Birth

Australia
93.4%
England
6.6%

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

Mount Moriac Religion

No Religion
45.0%
Catholic
21.5%
Anglican
12.0%
Uniting Church
7.9%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
6.6%
Christian (other)
2.5%
Not stated
2.5%
Lutheran
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Moriac Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.6%

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

Mount Moriac Employment

💼
Employed full-time
39.4% 74 people
Employed part-time
29.8% 56 people
🔍
Unemployed
2.7% 5 people
🏠
Not in labour force
28.2% 53 people

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

Mount Moriac Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
37.9%
Bachelor Degree
33.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.4%
Certificate I/II
4.9%
Postgraduate Degree
2.9%

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

Mount Moriac Occupation

Managers
24.2%
Professionals
20.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.8%
Labourers
9.5%
Community & Personal Service
9.5%
Clerical & Administrative
9.5%
Sales Workers
6.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.2%

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

Mount Moriac Field of Study

Management & Commerce
17.6%
Engineering
15.4%
Health
15.4%
Architecture & Building
13.2%
Agriculture & Environment
11.0%
Society & Culture
11.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.9%
Education
3.3%
Information Technology
3.3%

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

Mount Moriac Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Moriac Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
4.0%
$650-$799/wk
8.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
13.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.0%
$4,000+/wk
24.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Moriac Marital Status

💍
Married
53.7% 109
↔️
Separated
3.0% 6
📋
Divorced
5.9% 12
🕊️
Widowed
4.9% 10
👤
Never married
32.5% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Moriac Ancestry

English
39.3%
Australian
34.5%
Scottish
8.9%
Irish
8.3%
German
4.5%
Other
2.2%
Italian
1.3%
Dutch
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Moriac School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
32.8%
Pre-school
20.7%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
15.5%
Secondary — Government
6.9%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
6.9%
Secondary — Catholic
6.9%
Primary — Catholic
5.2%
Vocational Education
5.2%

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

Mount Moriac Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.1% 15
No need for assistance
96.9% 472

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

Mount Moriac Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
18.3% 36
Not a volunteer
81.7% 161

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Moriac Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
13.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
13.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
22.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
13.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mount Moriac How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.0%
Did not go to work
11.0%
Car (passenger)
4.0%
Truck
4.0%
Walked only
3.0%

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

Mount Moriac Car Ownership

1 vehicle
18.8%
2 vehicles
30.0%
3 vehicles
22.5%
4+ vehicles
28.7%

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

Mount Moriac Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
5.2%
3 bedrooms
41.6%
4 bedrooms
35.1%
5 bedrooms
13.0%
6+ bedrooms
5.2%

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

Mount Moriac Population Mobility

6.3%
moved in the last year
21.8%
moved in the last 5 years
3.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
70.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Moriac Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
503
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Moriac Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
16
Mental health
16
Arthritis
5
Cancer
5
Diabetes
3

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

Mount Moriac Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.4%
$1-$149/wk
6.6%
$150-$299/wk
8.4%
$300-$399/wk
1.8%
$400-$499/wk
3.0%
$500-$649/wk
2.4%
$650-$799/wk
6.0%
$800-$999/wk
10.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
1.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.2%
$3,500+/wk
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Moriac Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
48.0%
Couple — no children
23.5%
Couple — no children under 15
19.5%
One parent — no children under 15
5.0%
One parent — children under 15
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Moriac Military Service

🏅
Previously served
2.5% 5
👤
Never served
97.5% 195

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mount Moriac Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
14.4% 27
Did not provide
85.6% 160

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Moriac Children Ever Born

No children
30.0%
1 child
4.3%
2 children
31.4%
3 children
18.6%
4 children
15.7%

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

Mount Moriac When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1981–1990
4

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

Mount Moriac Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.3%
5–14 hours
33.9%
15–29 hours
19.3%
30+ hours
10.4%
Did not do domestic work
17.2%

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

Mount Moriac Household Size

1 person
15.9%
2 persons
31.7%
3 persons
22.0%
4 persons
15.9%
5 persons
11.0%
6+ persons
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Moriac Where Residents Moved From

Same address
223
Moved from VIC
14

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

Mount Moriac Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
92.7%
Blended family — no other children
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Moriac Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 26 total

Assault
8
Theft
5
Fraud
5
Justice Procedures
3
Public Order
2
Weapons
1
Property Damage
1
Break & Enter
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 Moriac Rent Prices & Affordability

12%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,463/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.2%

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

If you earn X in Mount Moriac

≈ $10,673/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $2,163/wk
Rent share 12.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Mount Moriac vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Moriac

What is the population of Mount Moriac VIC?

The population of Mount Moriac VIC is 251 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.2 people per km².Mount Moriac is ranked #6,411 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mount Moriac?

The median personal income in Mount Moriac VIC is $1,026 per week, or $53,352 per year.The median household income is $2,463 per week.Family income is $2,849 per week.Mount Moriac is ranked #1,061 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mount Moriac?

Median rent in Mount Moriac VIC is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 12.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mount Moriac ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Moriac?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Moriac VIC is $2,194. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Moriac?

The median age in Mount Moriac VIC is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Moriac a good suburb to live in?

Mount Moriac is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 251.The median income is $1,026/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.2% 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: 21805. All dollar figures in AUD.