Mount Prospect VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mount Prospect VIC is 41 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Prospect is $939 per week ($48,828 per year). Mount Prospect has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Prospect has a population density of 2.9 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Prospect is $1,733.

There were 1 recorded offences in Mount Prospect in 2025-25, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Mount Prospect Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mount Prospect Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$939/wk
$48,828 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Mount Prospect Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.3% (19) Female 53.7% (22)

Population Density

2.9
people per km²
41 people · 14.0 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$3,249
Family income/wk

Mount Prospect Age Distribution

5-9
15-19
50-54
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mount Prospect Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
52.9% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
47.1% 8 dwellings

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

Mount Prospect Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Mount Prospect Religion

Catholic
32.5%
No Religion
30.0%
Anglican
22.5%
Not stated
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Prospect Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.2%

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

Mount Prospect Employment

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Employed full-time
53.1% 17 people
Employed part-time
18.8% 6 people
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Not in labour force
28.1% 9 people

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

Mount Prospect Qualifications

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

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

Mount Prospect Occupation

Professionals
40.0%
Managers
30.0%
Labourers
30.0%

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

Mount Prospect Field of Study

Education
45.5%
Engineering
27.3%
Health
27.3%

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

Mount Prospect Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Prospect Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
57.1%
$4,000+/wk
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Prospect Marital Status

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Married
53.3% 24
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Divorced
15.6% 7
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Never married
31.1% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Prospect Ancestry

Australian
23.1%
English
23.1%
German
17.3%
Scottish
11.5%
Irish
9.6%
Other
9.6%
Italian
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Prospect School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
55.6%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
44.4%

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

Mount Prospect Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 57

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

Mount Prospect Volunteering

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Volunteer
28.1% 9
Not a volunteer
71.9% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Prospect How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
64.7%
Walked only
17.6%
Did not go to work
17.6%

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

Mount Prospect Car Ownership

1 vehicle
29.4%
2 vehicles
17.6%
3 vehicles
29.4%
4+ vehicles
23.5%

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

Mount Prospect Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
60.0%
4 bedrooms
40.0%

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

Mount Prospect Population Mobility

15.4%
moved in the last year
7.7%
moved in the last 5 years
72.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Prospect Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
66
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Prospect Long-term Health Conditions

Cancer
5
Mental health
4
Stroke
3

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

Mount Prospect Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
10.3%
$800-$999/wk
17.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
27.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
20.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
13.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Prospect Family Structure

Couple — no children
32.1%
Couple — children under 15
32.1%
Couple — no children under 15
25.0%
One parent — no children under 15
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Prospect Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
35.3% 12
Did not provide
64.7% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Prospect Children Ever Born

No children
50.0%
4 children
50.0%

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

Mount Prospect Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
29.3%
5–14 hours
24.4%
15–29 hours
9.8%
30+ hours
22.0%
Did not do domestic work
14.6%

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

Mount Prospect Household Size

1 person
23.5%
2 persons
29.4%
3 persons
17.6%
4 persons
29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Prospect Where Residents Moved From

Same address
33
Moved from VIC
6

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

Mount Prospect Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Prospect Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2021
2023
2024
2025

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

Mount Prospect Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,937/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Mount Prospect

≈ $8,394/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,937/wk
Rent share

Mount Prospect vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Prospect

What is the population of Mount Prospect VIC?

The population of Mount Prospect VIC is 41 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Mount Prospect?

The median personal income in Mount Prospect VIC is $939 per week, or $48,828 per year.The median household income is $1,937 per week.Family income is $3,249 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Prospect?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Prospect VIC is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Prospect?

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

Is Mount Prospect a good suburb to live in?

Mount Prospect is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 41.The median income is $939/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 21808. All dollar figures in AUD.