Mount White NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mount White NSW is 171 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount White is $646 per week ($33,592 per year). Median rent in Mount White is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Mount White has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount White has a population density of 10.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mount White is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount White is $2,400.

There were 5 recorded offences in Mount White in 2025-26, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Mount White Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mount White Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$646/wk
$33,592 per year
#6349 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
58years
20 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,400/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Mount White Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.9% (96) Female 45.1% (79)

Population Density

10.3
people per km²
171 people · 16.7 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Mount White 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
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mount White Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
77.5% 31 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
22.5% 9 dwellings

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

Mount White Country of Birth

Australia
84.2%
England
15.8%

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

Mount White Religion

No Religion
40.5%
Not stated
22.2%
Catholic
13.3%
Anglican
12.0%
Uniting Church
4.4%
Lutheran
2.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.5%
Othr Reln Other reln groups
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount White Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.2%

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

Mount White Employment

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Employed full-time
32.1% 42 people
Employed part-time
25.2% 33 people
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Not in labour force
42.7% 56 people

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

Mount White Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
58.7%
Bachelor Degree
31.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
9.5%

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

Mount White Occupation

Managers
27.1%
Community & Personal Service
16.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
14.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.6%
Labourers
8.3%
Sales Workers
6.3%
Clerical & Administrative
6.3%
Professionals
6.3%

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

Mount White Field of Study

Engineering
21.7%
Society & Culture
13.0%
Architecture & Building
13.0%
Management & Commerce
10.9%
Information Technology
10.9%
Agriculture & Environment
8.7%
Creative Arts
8.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.5%
Health
6.5%

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

Mount White Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount White Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
5.7%
$400-$499/wk
5.7%
$500-$649/wk
5.7%
$650-$799/wk
5.7%
$800-$999/wk
11.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
24.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
9.4%
$4,000+/wk
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount White Marital Status

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Married
35.4% 57
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Separated
8.1% 13
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Divorced
14.3% 23
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Widowed
7.5% 12
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Never married
34.8% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount White Ancestry

English
35.9%
Australian
32.8%
Scottish
11.8%
Irish
7.2%
German
5.6%
New Zealander
3.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.1%
Other
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount White School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Mount White Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.5% 7
No need for assistance
97.5% 276

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

Mount White Volunteering

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Volunteer
14.7% 20
Not a volunteer
85.3% 116

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount White How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
67.3%
Did not go to work
15.4%
Truck
9.6%
Walked only
7.7%

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

Mount White Car Ownership

1 vehicle
39.4%
2 vehicles
35.2%
3 vehicles
5.6%
4+ vehicles
19.7%

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

Mount White Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
21.7%
2 bedrooms
23.2%
3 bedrooms
17.4%
4 bedrooms
11.6%
5 bedrooms
20.3%
6+ bedrooms
5.8%

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

Mount White Population Mobility

10.6%
moved in the last year
27.4%
moved in the last 5 years
50.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount White Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
294
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount White Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
16
Heart disease
9
Diabetes
7
Arthritis
7
Asthma
7
Lung condition
3
Stroke
3

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

Mount White Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.5%
$150-$299/wk
2.8%
$300-$399/wk
8.5%
$400-$499/wk
8.5%
$500-$649/wk
10.4%
$650-$799/wk
11.3%
$800-$999/wk
6.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.7%
$3,500+/wk
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount White Family Structure

Couple — no children
45.6%
Couple — children under 15
26.2%
Couple — no children under 15
23.3%
One parent — no children under 15
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount White Military Service

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Previously served
2.1% 3
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Never served
97.9% 137

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mount White Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.7% 21
Did not provide
84.3% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount White Children Ever Born

No children
39.3%
1 child
5.4%
2 children
39.3%
3 children
16.1%

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

Mount White When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
7
1971–1980
3
1981–1990
3
1991–2000
7

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

Mount White Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.4%
5–14 hours
26.1%
15–29 hours
10.6%
30+ hours
12.7%
Did not do domestic work
30.3%

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

Mount White Household Size

1 person
52.1%
2 persons
29.6%
3 persons
5.6%
4 persons
12.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount White Where Residents Moved From

Same address
135
Moved from NSW
14
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Mount White Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount White Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 5 total

Assault
1
Sexual Offences
1
Theft
1
Drug Offences
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Mount White Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,147/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.8%

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

If you earn X in Mount White

≈ $4,970/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $897/wk
Rent share 21.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Mount White vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About Mount White

What is the population of Mount White NSW?

The population of Mount White NSW is 171 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.3 people per km².Mount White is ranked #7,386 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mount White?

The median personal income in Mount White NSW is $646 per week, or $33,592 per year.The median household income is $1,147 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.Mount White is ranked #6,349 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mount White?

Median rent in Mount White NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 21.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mount White ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount White?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount White NSW is $2,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount White?

The median age in Mount White NSW is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount White a good suburb to live in?

Mount White is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 171.The median income is $646/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.8% 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: 12814. All dollar figures in AUD.