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Round Mountain NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Round Mountain NSW is 148 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Round Mountain is $640 per week ($33,280 per year). Median rent in Round Mountain is $338 per week ($1,465 per month). Round Mountain has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Round Mountain has a population density of 13.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Round Mountain is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Round Mountain is $2,167.

There were 3 recorded offences in Round Mountain in 2025-26, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Round Mountain Population

residents (Census 2021)

Round Mountain Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$640/wk

$33,280 per year

#6433 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$338/wk

$1,465 per month

#3727 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Round Mountain Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (75) Female 48.6% (71)

Population Density

13.9

people per km²

148 people · 10.6 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,874

Family income/wk

Round Mountain Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

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)

Round Mountain Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

72.5% 29 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

27.5% 11 dwellings

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

Round Mountain Country of Birth

Australia

95.2%

England

4.8%

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

Round Mountain Religion

No Religion

43.7%

Catholic

22.2%

Anglican

15.6%

Not stated

8.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.7%

Uniting Church

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Round Mountain Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

40.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.3%

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

Round Mountain Employment

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Employed full-time

36.3% 41 people

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Employed part-time

26.5% 30 people

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Not in labour force

37.2% 42 people

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

Round Mountain Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

41.1%

Certificate III/IV

28.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.2%

Postgraduate Degree

7.1%

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

Round Mountain Occupation

Professionals

33.3%

Managers

19.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.4%

Community & Personal Service

19.4%

Clerical & Administrative

8.3%

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

Round Mountain Field of Study

Health

22.0%

Management & Commerce

22.0%

Engineering

17.1%

Agriculture & Environment

12.2%

Education

12.2%

Society & Culture

7.3%

Architecture & Building

7.3%

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

Round Mountain Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Round Mountain Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

10.9%

$400-$499/wk

8.7%

$650-$799/wk

15.2%

$800-$999/wk

6.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

8.7%

$4,000+/wk

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Round Mountain Marital Status

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Married

60.0% 72

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Separated

2.5% 3

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Divorced

6.7% 8

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Widowed

3.3% 4

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Never married

27.5% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Round Mountain Ancestry

English

34.3%

Australian

30.9%

Irish

11.8%

Scottish

9.6%

Italian

5.1%

French

2.8%

Other

2.2%

German

1.7%

New Zealander

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Round Mountain School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

52.9%

Secondary — Government

47.1%

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

Round Mountain Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.4% 6

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No need for assistance

97.6% 242

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

Round Mountain Volunteering

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Volunteer

22.1% 25

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Not a volunteer

77.9% 88

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Round Mountain Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

50.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Round Mountain How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.8%

Did not go to work

10.7%

Car (passenger)

7.1%

Truck

5.4%

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

Round Mountain Car Ownership

1 vehicle

24.5%

2 vehicles

32.7%

3 vehicles

12.2%

4+ vehicles

30.6%

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

Round Mountain Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.5%

2 bedrooms

8.5%

3 bedrooms

42.4%

4 bedrooms

25.4%

5 bedrooms

15.3%

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

Round Mountain Population Mobility

3.8%

moved in the last year

24.1%

moved in the last 5 years

1.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Round Mountain Indigenous Population

5.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

255

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Round Mountain Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Cancer

Kidney disease

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

Round Mountain Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.4%

$1-$149/wk

5.7%

$150-$299/wk

11.3%

$300-$399/wk

7.5%

$400-$499/wk

4.7%

$500-$649/wk

10.4%

$650-$799/wk

3.8%

$800-$999/wk

15.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Round Mountain Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.4%

Couple — no children

32.5%

Couple — no children under 15

16.3%

One parent — no children under 15

7.3%

One parent — children under 15

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Round Mountain Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

19.3% 21

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Did not provide

80.7% 88

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Round Mountain Children Ever Born

No children

10.9%

1 child

6.5%

2 children

39.1%

3 children

37.0%

4 children

6.5%

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

Round Mountain When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Round Mountain Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.9%

5–14 hours

27.8%

15–29 hours

19.4%

30+ hours

13.9%

Did not do domestic work

13.0%

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

Round Mountain Household Size

1 person

22.6%

2 persons

41.5%

3 persons

17.0%

4 persons

9.4%

5 persons

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Round Mountain Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.3%

Step family — no other children

18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Round Mountain Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Theft

Property Damage

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Round Mountain Schools

schools nearby

government

1038

avg ICSEA score

881

total students

Bogangar Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 325 students

1040

ICSEA

Pottsville Beach Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 556 students

1036

ICSEA

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

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Round Mountain Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,375/wk

Median Rent $338/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.6%

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

If you earn X in Round Mountain

Your weekly income

≈ $5,958/month

Median rent $338/wk

Left after rent $1,037/wk

Rent share 24.6%

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Round Mountain vs State & National Average

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Pop: 74 Income: $575/wk Rent: $140/wk

Copeland

Pop: 74 Income: $669/wk Rent: $197/wk

Duroby

Pop: 74 Income: $695/wk Rent: $240/wk

Hampden Hall

Pop: 74 Income: $695/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 74 Income: $743/wk Rent: $130/wk

Niemur

Pop: 74 Income: $939/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Round Mountain

What is the population of Round Mountain NSW?

The population of Round Mountain NSW is 148 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 13.9 people per km².Round Mountain is ranked #7,794 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Round Mountain?

The median personal income in Round Mountain NSW is $640 per week, or $33,280 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,874 per week.Round Mountain is ranked #6,433 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Round Mountain?

Median rent in Round Mountain NSW is $338 per week ($1,465 per month).Rent represents 24.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Round Mountain ranks #3,727 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Round Mountain?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Round Mountain 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 Round Mountain?

The median age in Round Mountain NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Round Mountain a good suburb to live in?

Round Mountain is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 148.The median income is $640/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.6% 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: 13440. All dollar figures in AUD.