Suburbs Mount Vernon

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Mount Vernon NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mount Vernon NSW is 1,235 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Vernon is $917 per week ($47,684 per year). Median rent in Mount Vernon is $495 per week ($2,145 per month). Mount Vernon has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Vernon has a population density of 188.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mount Vernon is Croatia. The most common religion is Catholic (61% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Vernon is $3,000.

There were 5 recorded offences in Mount Vernon in 2025-26, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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📍 Mount Vernon, New South Wales — 33.8606°S, 150.8079°E

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Mount Vernon Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mount Vernon Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$917/wk
$47,684 per year
#1942 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$495/wk
$2,145 per month
#696 of 14,663
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Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$3,000/mo
Avg household size: 3.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Mount Vernon Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.1% (645) Female 47.9% (593)

Population Density

188.7
people per km²
1,235 people · 6.5 km²

Households

3.8
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$3,009
Family income/wk

Mount Vernon 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 Vernon Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
58.6% 173 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
41.4% 122 dwellings

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

Mount Vernon Country of Birth

Australia
91.1%
Croatia
2.2%
China
2.0%
England
1.2%
Iran
1.2%
Germany
1.0%
Greece
0.8%
Fiji
0.6%

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

Mount Vernon Religion

Catholic
61.2%
No Religion
9.4%
Eastern Orthodox
7.1%
Islam
6.2%
Anglican
5.1%
Asyrin Apstlic
4.9%
Not stated
4.4%
Christian (other)
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Vernon Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
54.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
36.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.4%

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

Mount Vernon Languages Spoken at Home

Other
39.8%
Italian
19.5%
Arabic
15.8%
Croatian
13.6%
Serbian
4.5%
Mandarin
2.7%
Turkish
2.3%
Cantonese
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Mount Vernon Employment

💼
Employed full-time
35.6% 312 people
⏰
Employed part-time
21.9% 192 people
🔍
Unemployed
1.1% 10 people
🏠
Not in labour force
41.4% 363 people

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

Mount Vernon Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.6%
Bachelor Degree
27.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.0%
Postgraduate Degree
7.6%
Certificate I/II
1.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
0.6%

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

Mount Vernon Occupation

Professionals
25.3%
Managers
20.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.5%
Clerical & Administrative
17.3%
Sales Workers
5.9%
Labourers
5.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.1%
Community & Personal Service
3.4%

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

Mount Vernon Field of Study

Management & Commerce
24.9%
Engineering
19.2%
Architecture & Building
17.9%
Society & Culture
8.3%
Health
8.0%
Education
7.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.4%
Information Technology
2.6%
Creative Arts
2.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.6%
Agriculture & Environment
1.0%

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

Mount Vernon Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Vernon Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.7%
$150-$299/wk
1.4%
$300-$399/wk
1.0%
$400-$499/wk
2.8%
$500-$649/wk
1.4%
$650-$799/wk
2.4%
$800-$999/wk
2.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
2.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
9.1%
$4,000+/wk
35.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Vernon Marital Status

💍
Married
57.4% 578
↔️
Separated
1.8% 18
📋
Divorced
3.5% 35
🕊️
Widowed
3.5% 35
👤
Never married
33.9% 341

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Vernon Ancestry

Italian
23.3%
Other
20.0%
Australian
15.7%
English
10.8%
Maltese
9.6%
Croatian
5.3%
Irish
3.4%
Lebanese
3.3%
German
2.8%
Serbian
2.5%
Scottish
1.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Vernon School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
20.8%
Primary — Catholic
15.1%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
14.3%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
12.8%
Primary — Government
12.1%
Vocational Education
9.4%
Pre-school
7.9%
Secondary — Government
7.5%

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

Mount Vernon Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
4.6% 108
✅
No need for assistance
95.4% 2,265

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

Mount Vernon Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
6.8% 66
—
Not a volunteer
93.2% 899

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Vernon Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
14.1%
$800-$999/mo
5.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
15.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
18.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
15.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mount Vernon How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
64.6%
Did not go to work
25.0%
Truck
4.6%
Car (passenger)
3.9%
Walked only
1.0%
Other
1.0%

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

Mount Vernon Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.6%
1 vehicle
11.1%
2 vehicles
28.4%
3 vehicles
20.9%
4+ vehicles
37.9%

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

Mount Vernon Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
1.3%
3 bedrooms
15.1%
4 bedrooms
45.0%
5 bedrooms
24.8%
6+ bedrooms
13.8%

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

Mount Vernon Population Mobility

5.5%
moved in the last year
21.7%
moved in the last 5 years
1.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Vernon Indigenous Population

1.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
37
Indigenous residents
2,340
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Vernon Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
53
Arthritis
37
Heart disease
36
Diabetes
31
Asthma
18
Cancer
16
Lung condition
15
Stroke
9
Dementia
3

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

Mount Vernon Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.7%
$1-$149/wk
3.2%
$150-$299/wk
5.3%
$300-$399/wk
2.6%
$400-$499/wk
2.6%
$500-$649/wk
2.2%
$650-$799/wk
9.0%
$800-$999/wk
10.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.9%
$3,500+/wk
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Vernon Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
42.8%
Couple — no children under 15
32.6%
Couple — no children
17.2%
One parent — no children under 15
5.3%
One parent — children under 15
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Vernon Military Service

🏅
Previously served
1.1% 11
👤
Never served
98.9% 960

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mount Vernon Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
11.7% 112
—
Did not provide
88.3% 843

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Vernon Children Ever Born

No children
28.9%
1 child
3.6%
2 children
27.4%
3 children
24.8%
4 children
12.6%
5+ children
2.7%

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

Mount Vernon When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
10
1951–1960
33
1961–1970
78
1971–1980
51
1981–1990
37
1991–2000
58
2001–2010
16
2011–2015
15
2017
3
2019
5

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

Mount Vernon Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.0%
5–14 hours
21.9%
15–29 hours
12.1%
30+ hours
14.7%
Did not do domestic work
34.2%

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

Mount Vernon Household Size

1 person
7.6%
2 persons
24.8%
3 persons
12.7%
4 persons
17.8%
5 persons
20.1%
6+ persons
16.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Vernon Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,110
Moved from NSW
56
Moved — same area (SA2)
8
Moved from QLD
3

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

Mount Vernon Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
95.3%
Intact family — other children present
2.6%
Step family — no other children
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Vernon Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 5 total

Theft
4
Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Mount Vernon Schools

8
schools nearby
1
government
1000
avg ICSEA score
3,043
total students
Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney Independent
Combined · K-12 · 271 students
1048
ICSEA
Mamre Anglican School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 626 students
1039
ICSEA
Irfan College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 382 students
1035
ICSEA
Trinity Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 263 students
1012
ICSEA
Emmaus Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 674 students
996
ICSEA
Kemps Creek Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 114 students
947
ICSEA
St Narsai Assyrian Christian College Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 713 students
923
ICSEA
Aspect Western Sydney School, Kemps Creek - Emmaus Independent
Secondary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Mount Vernon Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $3,177/wk
Median Rent $495/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.6%

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

If you earn X in Mount Vernon

≈ $13,767/month
Median rent $495/wk
Left after rent $2,682/wk
Rent share 15.6%

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Mount Vernon vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Tintenbar
Pop: 618 Income: $779/wk Rent: $555/wk
Bowning
Pop: 619 Income: $883/wk Rent: $330/wk
Wyalong
Pop: 620 Income: $740/wk Rent: $225/wk
Coopernook
Pop: 625 Income: $535/wk Rent: $305/wk
Delungra
Pop: 625 Income: $555/wk Rent: $200/wk
Smithtown
Pop: 625 Income: $662/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Vernon

What is the population of Mount Vernon NSW?

The population of Mount Vernon NSW is 1,235 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 188.7 people per km².Mount Vernon is ranked #3,664 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mount Vernon?

The median personal income in Mount Vernon NSW is $917 per week, or $47,684 per year.The median household income is $3,177 per week.Family income is $3,009 per week.Mount Vernon is ranked #1,942 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mount Vernon?

Median rent in Mount Vernon NSW is $495 per week ($2,145 per month).Rent represents 15.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mount Vernon ranks #696 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Vernon?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Vernon NSW is $3,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Vernon?

The median age in Mount Vernon NSW is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Vernon a good suburb to live in?

Mount Vernon is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,235.The median income is $917/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12807. All dollar figures in AUD.