Monash, ACT: suburb profile

The population of Monash ACT is 5,644 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Monash is $1,095 per week ($56,940 per year). Median rent in Monash is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Monash has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Monash has a population density of 1,654 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Monash is England. The most common religion is No religion (37.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Monash is $2,058.

Population
5,644
Census 2021
Median income
$1,095/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$450/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
43years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Monash vs the typical ACT suburb

The median personal income in Monash is $1,095 a week, 8% below the typical ACT suburb ($1,192). That ranks 86th of 109 ACT suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $450 a week, the same as the typical ACT suburb. Rent takes 20.8% of the median household income here, against 18.2% in the typical ACT suburb. The median resident is 43, 5 years older than in the typical ACT suburb (38).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureMonashTypical ACTDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,095/wk$1,192/wk −8%$766/wk
Household income$2,164/wk$2,414/wk −10%$1,637/wk
Rent$450/wk$450/wk 0%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,058/mo$2,154/mo −4%$1,733/mo
Median age4338 +5 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.8%18.2% +2.6 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Monash, the typical ACT suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Monash Population

5,644 residents at the 2021 Census.

Monash Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,095/wk
$56,940 per year
Ranked 725 of 14,663
Median Rent
$450/wk
$1,950 per month
Ranked 1,049 of 14,663
Median Age
43years
5 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,058/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Monash Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,164/wk
Median rent $450/wk
Rent to income 20.8%

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

Median rent in Monash against your income

About $9,377 a month
Median rent $450/wk
Left after rent $1,714/wk
Rent share 20.8%

Monash Schools

20
schools nearby
14
government
1042
avg ICSEA score
9,485
total students
Trinity Christian School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,073 students
1150
ICSEA
Covenant Christian School Independent
Combined · K-10 · 320 students
1090
ICSEA
Fadden Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 229 students
1076
ICSEA
Holy Family Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 641 students
1076
ICSEA
St Mary MacKillop College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 2,088 students
1068
ICSEA
St Anthony's Parish Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 421 students
1067
ICSEA
Monash Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 414 students
1063
ICSEA
Wanniassa Hills Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 340 students
1061
ICSEA
Isabella Plains Early Childhood School Government
Primary · K-2 · 69 students
1052
ICSEA
Gowrie Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 228 students
1043
ICSEA
Erindale College Government
Secondary · 10-12 · 871 students
1041
ICSEA
Bonython Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 341 students
1034
ICSEA
Lake Tuggeranong College Government
Secondary · 11-12 · 620 students
1023
ICSEA
Calwell Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 201 students
1010
ICSEA
Wanniassa School Government
Secondary · K-10 · 538 students
991
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 20 schools.

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

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Monash, Australian Capital Territory: 35.4153°S, 149.0890°E

Monash Schools (20)

People in Monash

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.4% (2,673) Female 52.6% (2,968)

Population Density

1,654
people per km²
5,644 people · 3.4 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,682
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.0%
India
2.9%
Sri Lanka
1.4%
New Zealand
1.1%
Vietnam
1.0%
Philippines
0.9%
Scotland
0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Vietnamese
1.5%
Spanish
1.4%
Arabic
1.1%
Mandarin
1.0%
Tamil
0.9%
Punjabi
0.9%
Urdu
0.8%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
36.0%
English
35.1%
Irish
11.3%
Scottish
10.0%
German
4.8%
Indian
3.4%
Italian
3.1%
Australian Aboriginal
3.0%
Chinese
2.9%
Dutch
2.1%
Vietnamese
1.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
37.3%
Catholic
23.7%
Anglican
12.0%
Not stated
4.5%
Islam
3.5%
Christian (other)
3.2%
Hinduism
2.6%
Uniting Church
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
50.1% 2,331
Separated
2.9% 135
Divorced
9.0% 418
Widowed
9.3% 434
Never married
28.7% 1,338

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
41.8%
Couple: no children
27.4%
Couple: no children under 15
17.4%
One parent: no children under 15
7.3%
One parent: children under 15
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
26.0%
2 persons
33.9%
3 persons
15.2%
4 persons
15.6%
5 persons
6.1%
6+ persons
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Monash

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,122 occupied private dwellings in Monash at the 2021 Census, 19.2% were rented, 36.1% owned outright and 37.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
6.0% 128 dwellings
Owned outright
36.1% 766 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
37.8% 802 dwellings
Rented
19.2% 408 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 16 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
87.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
7.8%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.0%
2 bedrooms
11.0%
3 bedrooms
45.9%
4 bedrooms
34.0%
5 bedrooms
6.6%
6+ bedrooms
1.5%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.5%
$300-$449/mo
1.6%
$450-$599/mo
2.0%
$600-$799/mo
1.9%
$800-$999/mo
3.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
15.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
30.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
17.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.0%
1 vehicle
35.1%
2 vehicles
39.4%
3 vehicles
12.4%
4+ vehicles
7.0%

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

Work, income and education in Monash

Employment

Employed full-time
41.0% 1,747 people
Employed part-time
18.1% 774 people
Unemployed
2.3% 99 people
Not in labour force
38.6% 1,646 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
33.8%
Managers
19.9%
Clerical & Administrative
16.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.8%
Community & Personal Service
10.4%
Sales Workers
3.2%
Labourers
2.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.8%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
1.6%
$400-$499/wk
5.0%
$500-$649/wk
2.9%
$650-$799/wk
5.3%
$800-$999/wk
5.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.5%
$4,000+/wk
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.9%
$1-$149/wk
3.5%
$150-$299/wk
4.7%
$300-$399/wk
2.4%
$400-$499/wk
2.4%
$500-$649/wk
2.4%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
8.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.5%
$3,500+/wk
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.3%
Did not go to work
12.6%
Car (passenger)
6.0%
Bus
3.7%
Walked only
1.6%
Bicycle
1.0%
Other
0.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Truck
0.5%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
71.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.6%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
33.5%
Certificate III/IV
25.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.6%
Postgraduate Degree
12.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.3%
Certificate I/II
1.2%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.0%
Society & Culture
16.2%
Engineering
12.7%
Health
9.9%
Information Technology
9.8%
Education
7.9%
Architecture & Building
5.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.0%
Creative Arts
4.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.1%
Agriculture & Environment
1.6%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
25.9%
Secondary: Government
16.8%
Vocational Education
13.6%
Pre-school
11.2%
Primary: Catholic
10.9%
Secondary: Catholic
10.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.2%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
88.1%
Has need for assistance
8.9%
Need for assistance not stated
3.0%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
594
Asthma
251
Arthritis
248
Diabetes
191
Heart disease
178
Lung condition
116
Cancer
96
Kidney disease
90
Stroke
75
Dementia
36

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.5% 683
Did not provide
84.5% 3,714

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.7% 737
Not a volunteer
83.3% 3,664

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.5% 21
Current ADF: Reserves
0.4% 19
Previously served
5.6% 253
Never served
93.5% 4,215

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.2%
1 child
12.6%
2 children
32.5%
3 children
19.5%
4 children
6.5%
5+ children
1.6%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
37
1951: 1960
90
1961: 1970
195
1971: 1980
179
1981: 1990
203
1991: 2000
137
2001: 2010
225
2011: 2015
172
2016
24
2017
31
2018
33
2019
30
2020
17
2021
9

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

Population Mobility

11.2%
moved in the last year
34.4%
moved in the last 5 years
3.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,756
Moved from ACT
390
Moved from NSW
69
Moved: same area (SA2)
55
Moved from overseas
28
Moved from QLD
21
Moved from VIC
13

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.3%
5: 14 hours
33.5%
15: 29 hours
14.4%
30+ hours
8.8%
Did not do domestic work
22.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
86.5%
Step family: no other children
7.9%
Blended family: no other children
3.7%
Intact family: other children present
1.0%
Other couple: children only
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Hughes (ACT)
Income: $1,298/wk Rent: $400/wk $50/wk less rent
Pearce
Income: $1,222/wk Rent: $430/wk $20/wk less rent
McKellar
Income: $1,160/wk Rent: $438/wk $12/wk less rent
Ainslie
Income: $1,236/wk Rent: $367/wk $83/wk less rent
Hawker (ACT)
Income: $1,169/wk Rent: $375/wk $75/wk less rent
Weston (ACT)
Income: $1,242/wk Rent: $420/wk $30/wk less rent
Cook
Income: $1,288/wk Rent: $440/wk $10/wk less rent
Fisher (ACT)
Income: $1,206/wk Rent: $415/wk $35/wk less rent

Suburbs near Monash

The closest suburb to Monash is Oxley (ACT), 1.1 km away.

Oxley (ACT)
1.1 km away · income $1,132/wk · rent $400/wk
Isabella Plains
1.6 km away · income $1,084/wk · rent $450/wk
Wanniassa
2.0 km away · income $1,127/wk · rent $400/wk
Gowrie (ACT)
2.0 km away · income $1,207/wk · rent $440/wk
Greenway
2.2 km away · income $1,197/wk · rent $450/wk
Bonython
2.4 km away · income $1,135/wk · rent $445/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Monash

What is the population of Monash ACT?

The population of Monash ACT is 5,644 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,654 people per km². Monash is ranked #1,399 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Monash?

The median personal income in Monash ACT is $1,095 per week, or $56,940 per year. The median household income is $2,164 per week. Family income is $2,682 per week. Monash is ranked #725 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Monash?

Median rent in Monash ACT is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Rent represents 20.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Monash ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Monash?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Monash ACT is $2,058. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Monash?

The median age in Monash ACT is 43 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Monash a good suburb to live in?

Monash is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 5,644. The median income is $1,095/wk, which is below the typical ACT suburb ($1,192/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.8% 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: 80097. All dollar figures in AUD.