Suburbs Mountain Top

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Mountain Top NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mountain Top NSW is 45 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mountain Top is $706 per week ($36,712 per year). Median rent in Mountain Top is $263 per week ($1,140 per month). Mountain Top has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Mountain Top has a population density of 3.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (68% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mountain Top is $1,170.

There were 1 recorded offences in Mountain Top in 2024-25, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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📍 Mountain Top, New South Wales — 28.6182°S, 153.1781°E

Crime: Low Med High

Mountain Top Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mountain Top Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$706/wk
$36,712 per year
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Median Rent
$263/wk
$1,140 per month
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Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,170/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.9 per bedroom

Mountain Top Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.8% (26) Female 42.2% (19)

Population Density

3.9
people per km²
45 people · 11.5 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,125
Family income/wk

Mountain Top Age Distribution

15-19
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mountain Top Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
60.0% 6 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
40.0% 4 dwellings

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

Mountain Top Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Mountain Top Religion

No Religion
68.4%
Not stated
13.2%
Uniting Church
10.5%
Anglican
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mountain Top Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
66.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.3%

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

Mountain Top Employment

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Employed full-time
38.9% 14 people
⏰
Employed part-time
22.2% 8 people
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Not in labour force
38.9% 14 people

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

Mountain Top Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.0%
Bachelor Degree
29.2%
Postgraduate Degree
20.8%

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

Mountain Top Occupation

Managers
25.0%
Community & Personal Service
20.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
20.0%
Labourers
20.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.0%

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

Mountain Top Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
100.0%

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

Mountain Top Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mountain Top Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
33.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
33.3%
$4,000+/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mountain Top Marital Status

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Married
22.2% 8
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Divorced
8.3% 3
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Never married
69.4% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mountain Top Ancestry

Australian
28.1%
English
25.0%
Scottish
18.8%
Irish
10.9%
Italian
7.8%
German
4.7%
Other
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mountain Top School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Mountain Top Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 92

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

Mountain Top Volunteering

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Volunteer
35.7% 15
—
Not a volunteer
64.3% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mountain Top How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
83.3%
Did not go to work
16.7%

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

Mountain Top Car Ownership

1 vehicle
17.4%
2 vehicles
52.2%
3 vehicles
17.4%
4+ vehicles
13.0%

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

Mountain Top Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
75.0%
3 bedrooms
25.0%

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

Mountain Top Population Mobility

13.6%
moved in the last year
50.0%
moved in the last 5 years
7.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mountain Top Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
80
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mountain Top Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
10
Kidney disease
7
Arthritis
4

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

Mountain Top Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.3%
$400-$499/wk
23.1%
$500-$649/wk
10.3%
$650-$799/wk
15.4%
$800-$999/wk
7.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.3%
$3,500+/wk
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mountain Top Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
42.9%
Couple — no children
38.1%
One parent — no children under 15
19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mountain Top Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.6% 6
—
Did not provide
85.4% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mountain Top Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Mountain Top When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
6
1981–1990
3

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

Mountain Top Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.4%
5–14 hours
33.3%
15–29 hours
19.4%
30+ hours
11.1%
Did not do domestic work
16.7%

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

Mountain Top Household Size

1 person
30.4%
2 persons
34.8%
3 persons
21.7%
4 persons
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mountain Top Where Residents Moved From

Same address
38
Moved from NSW
5

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

Mountain Top Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mountain Top Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2024

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

Mountain Top Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $263/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.1%

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

If you earn X in Mountain Top

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $263/wk
Left after rent $1,112/wk
Rent share 19.1%

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Income: $770/wk Rent: $162/wk Save: $101/wk
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Income: $736/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $63/wk
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Income: $626/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $53/wk
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Income: $650/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $43/wk
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Income: $623/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $43/wk
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Income: $639/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $3/wk
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Income: $841/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $83/wk
Trangie
Income: $711/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $83/wk

Mountain Top vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Burrandana
Pop: 23 Income: $1,312/wk Rent: $200/wk
Corrowong
Pop: 23 Income: $833/wk
Drildool
Pop: 23 Income: $900/wk Rent: $50/wk
Gumbalie
Pop: 23 Income: $1,374/wk Rent: $80/wk
Hereford Hall
Pop: 23 Income: $525/wk
Iron Pot Creek
Pop: 23 Income: $550/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mountain Top

What is the population of Mountain Top NSW?

The population of Mountain Top NSW is 45 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Mountain Top?

The median personal income in Mountain Top NSW is $706 per week, or $36,712 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.

How much is rent in Mountain Top?

Median rent in Mountain Top NSW is $263 per week ($1,140 per month).Rent represents 19.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Mountain Top?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mountain Top NSW is $1,170. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mountain Top?

The median age in Mountain Top NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mountain Top a good suburb to live in?

Mountain Top is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 45.The median income is $706/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.1% 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: 12818. All dollar figures in AUD.