Mount Rivers NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mount Rivers NSW is 60 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Rivers is $875 per week ($45,500 per year). Median rent in Mount Rivers is $185 per week ($802 per month). Mount Rivers has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Rivers has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mount Rivers is England. The most common religion is Anglican (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Rivers is $1,842.

There were 1 recorded offences in Mount Rivers in 2024-25, a rate of 17 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Mount Rivers Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mount Rivers Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$875/wk
$45,500 per year
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Median Rent
$185/wk
$802 per month
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,842/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Mount Rivers Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.8% (34) Female 45.2% (28)

Population Density

1.9
people per km²
60 people · 31.9 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,906
Family income/wk

Mount Rivers Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mount Rivers Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
73.3% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
26.7% 4 dwellings

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

Mount Rivers Country of Birth

Australia
78.8%
England
21.2%

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

Mount Rivers Religion

Anglican
36.4%
No Religion
30.9%
Catholic
27.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Rivers Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
46.0%
Year 12 or equivalent
44.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.0%

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

Mount Rivers Employment

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Employed full-time
40.8% 20 people
Employed part-time
22.4% 11 people
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Not in labour force
36.7% 18 people

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

Mount Rivers Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
66.7%
Bachelor Degree
33.3%

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

Mount Rivers Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
26.1%
Labourers
26.1%
Professionals
17.4%
Community & Personal Service
17.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
13.0%

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

Mount Rivers Field of Study

Engineering
47.4%
Health
21.1%
Agriculture & Environment
15.8%
Creative Arts
15.8%

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

Mount Rivers Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Rivers Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
13.6%
$800-$999/wk
18.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
22.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
31.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Rivers Marital Status

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Married
73.5% 36
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Divorced
6.1% 3
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Never married
20.4% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Rivers Ancestry

English
39.6%
Australian
25.3%
Irish
20.9%
German
9.9%
Scottish
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Rivers School & University Attendance

Pre-school
33.3%
Primary — Government
33.3%
Secondary — Government
33.3%

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

Mount Rivers Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
8.1% 10
No need for assistance
91.9% 113

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

Mount Rivers Volunteering

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Volunteer
8.2% 4
Not a volunteer
91.8% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Rivers How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
52.2%
Did not go to work
30.4%
Walked only
17.4%

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

Mount Rivers Car Ownership

1 vehicle
25.0%
2 vehicles
18.8%
3 vehicles
56.3%

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

Mount Rivers Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
59.1%
4 bedrooms
40.9%

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

Mount Rivers Population Mobility

15.6%
moved in the last year
39.7%
moved in the last 5 years
2.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Rivers Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
124
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Rivers Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
6
Heart disease
4
Mental health
4
Arthritis
3
Cancer
3
Diabetes
3

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

Mount Rivers Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
22.5%
$150-$299/wk
7.5%
$400-$499/wk
7.5%
$800-$999/wk
17.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
27.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Rivers Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
46.2%
Couple — no children
34.6%
Couple — no children under 15
19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Rivers Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.7% 7
Did not provide
86.3% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Rivers Children Ever Born

2 children
50.0%
3 children
50.0%

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

Mount Rivers When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000
7

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

Mount Rivers Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.4%
5–14 hours
20.4%
15–29 hours
32.7%
30+ hours
12.2%
Did not do domestic work
14.3%

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

Mount Rivers Household Size

1 person
22.6%
2 persons
29.0%
3 persons
12.9%
4 persons
25.8%
5 persons
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Rivers Where Residents Moved From

Same address
54
Moved — same area (SA2)
5
Moved from NSW
4

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

Mount Rivers Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Rivers Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023
2024

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

Mount Rivers Rent Prices & Affordability

10%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,875/wk
Median Rent $185/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.9%

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

If you earn X in Mount Rivers

≈ $8,125/month
Median rent $185/wk
Left after rent $1,690/wk
Rent share 9.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Mount Rivers vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Rivers

What is the population of Mount Rivers NSW?

The population of Mount Rivers NSW is 60 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Mount Rivers?

The median personal income in Mount Rivers NSW is $875 per week, or $45,500 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $1,906 per week.

How much is rent in Mount Rivers?

Median rent in Mount Rivers NSW is $185 per week ($802 per month).Rent represents 9.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Rivers?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Rivers NSW is $1,842. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Rivers?

The median age in Mount Rivers NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Rivers a good suburb to live in?

Mount Rivers is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 60.The median income is $875/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.9% 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: 12798. All dollar figures in AUD.