Monbulk, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Monbulk VIC is 3,651 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Monbulk is $759 per week ($39,468 per year). Median rent in Monbulk is $369 per week ($1,599 per month). Monbulk has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Monbulk has a population density of 184 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Monbulk is England. The most common religion is No religion (57.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Monbulk is $1,915.

There were 125 recorded offences in Monbulk in 2025-25, a rate of 34 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (33 offences).

Population
3,651
Census 2021
Median income
$759/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$369/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
41years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Monbulk vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Monbulk is $759 a week, in line with the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 651st of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $369 a week, $53 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 21.4% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 41, 2 years younger than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureMonbulkTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$759/wk$767/wk −1%$766/wk
Household income$1,722/wk$1,687/wk +2%$1,637/wk
Rent$369/wk$316/wk +17%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,915/mo$1,723/mo +11%$1,733/mo
Median age4143 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.4%19.1% +2.3 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 Monbulk, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Monbulk Population

3,651 residents at the 2021 Census.

Monbulk Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$759/wk
$39,468 per year
Ranked 4,333 of 14,663
Median Rent
$369/wk
$1,599 per month
Ranked 2,806 of 14,663
Median Age
41years
3 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,915/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Monbulk Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,722/wk
Median rent $369/wk
Rent to income 21.4%

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

Median rent in Monbulk against your income

About $7,462 a month
Median rent $369/wk
Left after rent $1,353/wk
Rent share 21.4%

Monbulk Schools

4
schools nearby
3
government
1052
avg ICSEA score
1,198
total students
The Patch Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 286 students
1086
ICSEA
St Paul's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 115 students
1046
ICSEA
Monbulk College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 583 students
1044
ICSEA
Monbulk Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 214 students
1032
ICSEA

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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Monbulk Map

Monbulk, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Monbulk, Victoria: 37.8743°S, 145.4228°E

Monbulk Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (4)

People in Monbulk

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.1% (1,830) Female 49.9% (1,823)

Population Density

184
people per km²
3,651 people · 19.9 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,036
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
5.8%
Netherlands
2.3%
New Zealand
1.2%
Germany
0.7%
Italy
0.5%
Scotland
0.5%
China
0.4%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

German
0.5%
Italian
0.5%
Mandarin
0.4%
French
0.4%
Arabic
0.2%
Japanese
0.2%
Polish
0.2%

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

Ancestry

English
45.7%
Australian
39.5%
Irish
11.3%
Scottish
11.2%
Dutch
8.8%
German
5.1%
Italian
3.3%
Chinese
1.1%
New Zealander
1.0%
Polish
1.0%
French
0.8%

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
57.3%
Catholic
13.4%
Anglican
7.9%
Not stated
5.9%
Christian (other)
4.3%
Uniting Church
1.9%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.3%
Buddhism
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
49.0% 1,442
Separated
3.5% 103
Divorced
9.0% 264
Widowed
4.2% 123
Never married
34.4% 1,011

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
42.3%
Couple: no children
24.3%
Couple: no children under 15
20.0%
One parent: children under 15
7.3%
One parent: no children under 15
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
20.9%
2 persons
32.9%
3 persons
17.4%
4 persons
18.1%
5 persons
8.0%
6+ persons
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Monbulk

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,301 occupied private dwellings in Monbulk at the 2021 Census, 14.3% were rented, 37.5% owned outright and 44.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.9% 25 dwellings
Owned outright
37.5% 488 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
44.7% 582 dwellings
Rented
14.3% 186 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 11 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
97.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.4%
2 bedrooms
13.4%
3 bedrooms
46.4%
4 bedrooms
29.2%
5 bedrooms
7.0%
6+ bedrooms
1.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.6%
$300-$449/mo
3.1%
$450-$599/mo
1.3%
$600-$799/mo
1.0%
$800-$999/mo
3.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
15.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
16.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
29.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
14.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.6%
1 vehicle
27.0%
2 vehicles
41.6%
3 vehicles
16.7%
4+ vehicles
12.1%

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

Work, income and education in Monbulk

Employment

Employed full-time
36.3% 969 people
Employed part-time
24.4% 651 people
Unemployed
2.2% 58 people
Not in labour force
37.2% 994 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
24.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
22.9%
Managers
15.7%
Community & Personal Service
12.7%
Clerical & Administrative
10.7%
Labourers
5.7%
Sales Workers
5.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.1%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.7%
$1-$149/wk
1.1%
$150-$299/wk
1.0%
$300-$399/wk
2.1%
$400-$499/wk
5.7%
$500-$649/wk
4.5%
$650-$799/wk
6.0%
$800-$999/wk
6.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.0%
$4,000+/wk
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.0%
$1-$149/wk
5.9%
$150-$299/wk
6.0%
$300-$399/wk
3.4%
$400-$499/wk
3.8%
$500-$649/wk
3.9%
$650-$799/wk
9.9%
$800-$999/wk
10.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.0%
$3,500+/wk
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.4%
Did not go to work
16.0%
Walked only
4.2%
Car (passenger)
3.5%
Truck
1.8%
Train
0.7%
Bus
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%
Other
0.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
60.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.0%

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

Certificate III/IV
40.6%
Bachelor Degree
24.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.9%
Postgraduate Degree
7.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.0%
Certificate I/II
1.0%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
15.3%
Management & Commerce
14.8%
Society & Culture
13.6%
Health
12.2%
Architecture & Building
10.8%
Education
9.8%
Agriculture & Environment
6.6%
Creative Arts
6.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.5%
Information Technology
2.6%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
32.1%
Secondary: Government
24.8%
Vocational Education
12.1%
Pre-school
9.4%
Secondary: Catholic
7.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.8%
Primary: Catholic
5.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.8%

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
90.9%
Has need for assistance
4.5%
Need for assistance not stated
4.6%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
367
Asthma
150
Arthritis
124
Diabetes
105
Heart disease
95
Lung condition
54
Cancer
43
Stroke
32
Kidney disease
20
Dementia
6

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.4% 432
Did not provide
84.6% 2,380

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
18.9% 530
Not a volunteer
81.1% 2,276

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 3
Previously served
2.2% 63
Never served
97.7% 2,749

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.8%
1 child
11.5%
2 children
32.3%
3 children
20.1%
4 children
5.9%
5+ children
0.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
12
1951: 1960
79
1961: 1970
110
1971: 1980
75
1981: 1990
64
1991: 2000
48
2001: 2010
99
2011: 2015
36
2017
10
2018
7
2019
12
2020
3

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

Population Mobility

8.9%
moved in the last year
32.3%
moved in the last 5 years
3.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,168
Moved from VIC
236
Moved: same area (SA2)
62
Moved from overseas
8

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.7%
5: 14 hours
31.3%
15: 29 hours
17.0%
30+ hours
11.2%
Did not do domestic work
18.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
86.2%
Step family: no other children
8.5%
Blended family: no other children
4.3%
Other couple: children only
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Monbulk Crime Statistics

125 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Assault
33
Theft
26
Property Damage
20
Justice Procedures
19
Break & Enter
12
Public Order
7
Drug Offences
4
Weapons
4

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Monbulk

The closest suburb to Monbulk is The Patch, 2.4 km away.

The Patch
2.4 km away · income $874/wk · rent $415/wk
Kallista
3.1 km away · income $821/wk · rent $347/wk
Olinda (Vic.)
4.7 km away · income $859/wk · rent $398/wk
Silvan
4.9 km away · income $805/wk · rent $350/wk
Selby
6.3 km away · income $898/wk · rent $400/wk
Emerald (Vic.)
6.6 km away · income $851/wk · rent $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Monbulk

What is the population of Monbulk VIC?

The population of Monbulk VIC is 3,651 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 184 people per km². Monbulk is ranked #2,068 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Monbulk?

The median personal income in Monbulk VIC is $759 per week, or $39,468 per year. The median household income is $1,722 per week. Family income is $2,036 per week. Monbulk is ranked #4,333 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Monbulk?

Median rent in Monbulk VIC is $369 per week ($1,599 per month). Rent represents 21.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Monbulk ranks #2,806 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Monbulk?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Monbulk VIC is $1,915. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Monbulk?

The median age in Monbulk VIC is 41 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Monbulk a good suburb to live in?

Monbulk is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 3,651. The median income is $759/wk, which is below the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.4% 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: 21727. All dollar figures in AUD.