Mount Tomah NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mount Tomah NSW is 68 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Tomah is $883 per week ($45,916 per year). Median rent in Mount Tomah is $370 per week ($1,603 per month). Mount Tomah has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Tomah has a population density of 8.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Tomah is $2,275.

There were 3 recorded offences in Mount Tomah in 2025-26, a rate of 44 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Mount Tomah Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mount Tomah Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$883/wk
$45,916 per year
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Median Rent
$370/wk
$1,603 per month
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Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,275/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Mount Tomah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 59.4% (38) Female 40.6% (26)

Population Density

8.2
people per km²
68 people · 8.3 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,416
Family income/wk

Mount Tomah Age Distribution

10-14
30-34
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 Tomah Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
56.0% 14 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
44.0% 11 dwellings

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

Mount Tomah Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Mount Tomah Religion

No Religion
51.9%
Not stated
20.4%
Catholic
11.1%
Anglican
5.6%
Pentecostal
5.6%
Christian (other)
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Tomah Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
76.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.6%

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

Mount Tomah Employment

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Employed full-time
28.9% 13 people
Employed part-time
28.9% 13 people
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Not in labour force
42.2% 19 people

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

Mount Tomah Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
29.6%
Postgraduate Degree
22.2%
Certificate III/IV
22.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.4%

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

Mount Tomah Occupation

Professionals
40.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
22.2%
Community & Personal Service
22.2%
Labourers
14.8%

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

Mount Tomah Field of Study

Health
25.8%
Agriculture & Environment
22.6%
Engineering
16.1%
Management & Commerce
12.9%
Society & Culture
12.9%
Creative Arts
9.7%

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

Mount Tomah Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Tomah Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
15.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
19.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.5%
$4,000+/wk
26.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Tomah Marital Status

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Married
53.8% 35
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Divorced
12.3% 8
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Widowed
4.6% 3
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Never married
29.2% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Tomah Ancestry

Australian
24.7%
English
22.2%
Irish
11.1%
Maltese
9.9%
German
8.6%
Scottish
8.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.9%
Polish
4.9%
Other
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Tomah School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
100.0%

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

Mount Tomah Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.3% 3
No need for assistance
97.7% 125

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

Mount Tomah Volunteering

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Volunteer
37.1% 23
Not a volunteer
62.9% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Tomah Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
70.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mount Tomah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.2%
Did not go to work
23.8%

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

Mount Tomah Car Ownership

1 vehicle
13.8%
2 vehicles
44.8%
3 vehicles
17.2%
4+ vehicles
24.1%

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

Mount Tomah Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
11.5%
2 bedrooms
15.4%
3 bedrooms
30.8%
4 bedrooms
42.3%

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

Mount Tomah Population Mobility

10.0%
moved in the last year
27.0%
moved in the last 5 years
2.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Tomah Indigenous Population

5.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
7
Indigenous residents
121
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Tomah Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
8
Cancer
6
Heart disease
5
Arthritis
4
Asthma
4

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

Mount Tomah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.2%
$1-$149/wk
6.1%
$400-$499/wk
12.2%
$500-$649/wk
8.2%
$800-$999/wk
12.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.2%
$3,500+/wk
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Tomah Family Structure

Couple — no children
77.1%
Couple — no children under 15
12.5%
Couple — children under 15
10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Tomah Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
20.6% 13
Did not provide
79.4% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Tomah Children Ever Born

No children
31.3%
1 child
25.0%
2 children
18.8%
3 children
25.0%

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

Mount Tomah When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4
1971–1980
3
1981–1990
5
1991–2000
5

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

Mount Tomah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.6%
5–14 hours
23.7%
15–29 hours
15.3%
30+ hours
28.8%
Did not do domestic work
13.6%

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

Mount Tomah Household Size

1 person
11.5%
2 persons
76.9%
4 persons
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Tomah Where Residents Moved From

Same address
54
Moved from NSW
7
Moved — same area (SA2)
5

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

Mount Tomah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Tomah Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Theft
2
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2023
2024
2025

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

Mount Tomah Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,125/wk
Median Rent $370/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.4%

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

If you earn X in Mount Tomah

≈ $9,208/month
Median rent $370/wk
Left after rent $1,755/wk
Rent share 17.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Mount Tomah vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Tomah

What is the population of Mount Tomah NSW?

The population of Mount Tomah NSW is 68 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Mount Tomah?

The median personal income in Mount Tomah NSW is $883 per week, or $45,916 per year.The median household income is $2,125 per week.Family income is $2,416 per week.

How much is rent in Mount Tomah?

Median rent in Mount Tomah NSW is $370 per week ($1,603 per month).Rent represents 17.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Tomah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Tomah NSW is $2,275. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Tomah?

The median age in Mount Tomah NSW is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Tomah a good suburb to live in?

Mount Tomah is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 68.The median income is $883/wk, which is above 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: 12806. All dollar figures in AUD.