Mount Russell NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mount Russell NSW is 111 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Russell is $746 per week ($38,792 per year). Median rent in Mount Russell is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Mount Russell has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Russell has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (23% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Russell is $1,300.

There were 2 recorded offences in Mount Russell in 2025-26, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Mount Russell Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mount Russell Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$746/wk
$38,792 per year
#4605 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
#6115 of 14,663
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Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Mount Russell Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.0% (61) Female 47.0% (54)

Population Density

1.6
people per km²
111 people · 70.0 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,791
Family income/wk

Mount Russell Age Distribution

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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mount Russell Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
47.2% 17 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
52.8% 19 dwellings

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

Mount Russell Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Mount Russell Religion

No Religion
22.5%
Anglican
20.8%
Catholic
20.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
8.3%
Uniting Church
8.3%
Not stated
7.5%
Othr Christian
6.7%
Salvation Army
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Russell Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.1%

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

Mount Russell Employment

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Employed full-time
45.5% 40 people
Employed part-time
13.6% 12 people
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Unemployed
10.2% 9 people
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Not in labour force
30.7% 27 people

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

Mount Russell Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
71.4%
Bachelor Degree
20.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
8.6%

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

Mount Russell Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
25.0%
Managers
16.7%
Labourers
16.7%
Community & Personal Service
11.1%
Professionals
11.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
11.1%
Sales Workers
8.3%

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

Mount Russell Field of Study

Engineering
23.5%
Society & Culture
17.6%
Agriculture & Environment
14.7%
Health
11.8%
Education
11.8%
Architecture & Building
11.8%
Management & Commerce
8.8%

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

Mount Russell Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Russell Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
11.6%
$800-$999/wk
11.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
11.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
20.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
9.3%
$4,000+/wk
14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Russell Marital Status

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Married
50.0% 48
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Divorced
4.2% 4
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Widowed
8.3% 8
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Never married
37.5% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Russell Ancestry

Australian
28.8%
English
27.6%
Scottish
11.0%
Irish
9.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
6.1%
Dutch
3.7%
German
3.7%
Maori
3.7%
Welsh
3.7%
Samoan
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Russell School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
32.0%
Secondary — Government
24.0%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
24.0%
Secondary — Catholic
20.0%

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

Mount Russell Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.0% 4
No need for assistance
98.0% 201

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

Mount Russell Volunteering

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Volunteer
17.3% 17
Not a volunteer
82.7% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Russell Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
25.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
41.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mount Russell How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
85.0%
Did not go to work
15.0%

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

Mount Russell Car Ownership

1 vehicle
17.9%
2 vehicles
35.9%
3 vehicles
25.6%
4+ vehicles
20.5%

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

Mount Russell Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
16.3%
3 bedrooms
42.9%
4 bedrooms
30.6%
5 bedrooms
10.2%

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

Mount Russell Population Mobility

8.6%
moved in the last year
41.2%
moved in the last 5 years
10.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Russell Indigenous Population

6.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
12
Indigenous residents
177
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Russell Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
11
Mental health
8
Lung condition
5
Arthritis
4
Diabetes
4
Heart disease
3

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

Mount Russell Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.0%
$150-$299/wk
13.0%
$300-$399/wk
6.5%
$400-$499/wk
8.7%
$650-$799/wk
5.4%
$800-$999/wk
21.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Russell Family Structure

Couple — no children
32.2%
Couple — children under 15
26.7%
Couple — no children under 15
25.6%
One parent — children under 15
7.8%
One parent — no children under 15
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Russell Military Service

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Previously served
5.1% 5
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Never served
94.9% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mount Russell Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.5% 11
Did not provide
88.5% 85

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Russell Children Ever Born

No children
50.0%
2 children
32.1%
3 children
17.9%

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

Mount Russell When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
6

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

Mount Russell Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
32.6%
5–14 hours
29.5%
15–29 hours
18.9%
30+ hours
5.3%
Did not do domestic work
13.7%

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

Mount Russell Household Size

1 person
22.9%
2 persons
37.1%
3 persons
31.4%
4 persons
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Russell Where Residents Moved From

Same address
96
Moved — same area (SA2)
3
Moved from NSW
3

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

Mount Russell Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Russell Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Other Against Person
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Mount Russell Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,437/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.4%

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

If you earn X in Mount Russell

≈ $6,227/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,187/wk
Rent share 17.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Mount Russell vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Russell

What is the population of Mount Russell NSW?

The population of Mount Russell NSW is 111 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.6 people per km².Mount Russell is ranked #8,653 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mount Russell?

The median personal income in Mount Russell NSW is $746 per week, or $38,792 per year.The median household income is $1,437 per week.Family income is $1,791 per week.Mount Russell is ranked #4,605 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mount Russell?

Median rent in Mount Russell NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 17.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mount Russell ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Russell?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Russell NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Russell?

The median age in Mount Russell NSW is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Russell a good suburb to live in?

Mount Russell is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 111.The median income is $746/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.4% 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: 12801. All dollar figures in AUD.