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Mountain Lagoon NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mountain Lagoon NSW is 78 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mountain Lagoon is $749 per week ($38,948 per year). Median rent in Mountain Lagoon is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Mountain Lagoon has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Mountain Lagoon has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mountain Lagoon is Germany. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mountain Lagoon is $2,167.

There were 2 recorded offences in Mountain Lagoon in 2025-26, a rate of 26 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).

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Mountain Lagoon Population

residents (Census 2021)

Mountain Lagoon Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$749/wk

$38,948 per year

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Median Rent

$360/wk

$1,560 per month

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Median Age

55years

17 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Mountain Lagoon Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (40) Female 50.6% (41)

Population Density

1.4

people per km²

78 people · 54.7 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,249

Family income/wk

Mountain Lagoon Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mountain Lagoon Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

66.7% 18 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

33.3% 9 dwellings

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

Mountain Lagoon Country of Birth

Australia

87.5%

Germany

12.5%

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

Mountain Lagoon Religion

No Religion

37.5%

Catholic

18.8%

Anglican

18.8%

Not stated

11.3%

Christian (other)

5.0%

Judaism

5.0%

Buddhism

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mountain Lagoon Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

62.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.3%

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

Mountain Lagoon Languages Spoken at Home

German

57.1%

Other

42.9%

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

Mountain Lagoon Employment

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Employed full-time

29.3% 17 people

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Employed part-time

13.8% 8 people

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Not in labour force

56.9% 33 people

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

Mountain Lagoon Qualifications

Postgraduate Degree

25.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

25.0%

Bachelor Degree

20.0%

Certificate III/IV

20.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

10.0%

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

Mountain Lagoon Occupation

Managers

45.0%

Sales Workers

30.0%

Professionals

25.0%

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

Mountain Lagoon Field of Study

Architecture & Building

19.4%

Education

19.4%

Health

16.1%

Information Technology

12.9%

Management & Commerce

12.9%

Engineering

9.7%

Society & Culture

9.7%

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

Mountain Lagoon Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mountain Lagoon Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

22.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

16.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

27.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

16.7%

$4,000+/wk

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mountain Lagoon Marital Status

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Married

63.6% 49

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Divorced

3.9% 3

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Widowed

7.8% 6

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Never married

24.7% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mountain Lagoon Ancestry

English

33.9%

Australian

24.1%

Irish

12.5%

German

8.0%

Other

7.1%

Scottish

4.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.6%

Dutch

3.6%

Italian

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mountain Lagoon School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

42.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

35.7%

Secondary — Government

21.4%

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

Mountain Lagoon Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 143

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

Mountain Lagoon Volunteering

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Volunteer

50.8% 33

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Not a volunteer

49.2% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mountain Lagoon Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

63.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mountain Lagoon How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

47.8%

Walked only

30.4%

Did not go to work

21.7%

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

Mountain Lagoon Car Ownership

1 vehicle

19.4%

2 vehicles

32.3%

3 vehicles

22.6%

4+ vehicles

25.8%

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

Mountain Lagoon Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

10.0%

2 bedrooms

23.3%

3 bedrooms

13.3%

4 bedrooms

26.7%

5 bedrooms

10.0%

6+ bedrooms

16.7%

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

Mountain Lagoon Population Mobility

5.3%

moved in the last year

15.5%

moved in the last 5 years

2.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mountain Lagoon Indigenous Population

2.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

156

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mountain Lagoon Long-term Health Conditions

Kidney disease

Arthritis

Lung condition

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

Mountain Lagoon Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.2%

$150-$299/wk

5.7%

$300-$399/wk

7.5%

$650-$799/wk

13.2%

$800-$999/wk

9.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.5%

$3,500+/wk

15.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mountain Lagoon Family Structure

Couple — no children

45.2%

Couple — children under 15

32.9%

Couple — no children under 15

21.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mountain Lagoon Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.6% 7

—

Did not provide

89.4% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mountain Lagoon Children Ever Born

No children

30.0%

1 child

30.0%

2 children

40.0%

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

Mountain Lagoon When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1991–2000

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

Mountain Lagoon Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

33.9%

5–14 hours

27.4%

15–29 hours

21.0%

30+ hours

12.9%

Did not do domestic work

4.8%

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

Mountain Lagoon Household Size

1 person

17.6%

2 persons

50.0%

3 persons

32.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mountain Lagoon Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mountain Lagoon Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Mountain Lagoon Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,625/wk

Median Rent $360/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.2%

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

If you earn X in Mountain Lagoon

Your weekly income

≈ $7,042/month

Median rent $360/wk

Left after rent $1,265/wk

Rent share 22.2%

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Tathra

Income: $746/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $40/wk

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Income: $680/wk Rent: $340/wk Save: $20/wk

Tomakin

Income: $685/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $10/wk

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Income: $633/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $10/wk

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Income: $638/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $90/wk

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Income: $612/wk Rent: $330/wk Save: $30/wk

Corowa

Income: $634/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $130/wk

Mountain Lagoon vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Berrigal

Pop: 39 Income: $249/wk Rent: $275/wk

Bingeebeebra Creek

Pop: 39 Income: $574/wk

Burnt Yards

Pop: 39 Income: $1,547/wk Rent: $125/wk

Cryon

Pop: 39 Income: $1,075/wk

Donald Creek

Pop: 39 Income: $575/wk Rent: $335/wk

Doyles Creek

Pop: 39 Income: $669/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mountain Lagoon

What is the population of Mountain Lagoon NSW?

The population of Mountain Lagoon NSW is 78 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Mountain Lagoon?

The median personal income in Mountain Lagoon NSW is $749 per week, or $38,948 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $2,249 per week.

How much is rent in Mountain Lagoon?

Median rent in Mountain Lagoon NSW is $360 per week ($1,560 per month).Rent represents 22.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Mountain Lagoon?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mountain Lagoon NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mountain Lagoon?

The median age in Mountain Lagoon NSW is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mountain Lagoon a good suburb to live in?

Mountain Lagoon is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 78.The median income is $749/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.2% 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: 12817. All dollar figures in AUD.