Mount Mercer, VIC
In 2026, police recorded 20 offences in Mount Mercer, or 212.8 per 1,000 residents. That is 2.39× the VIC rate.
Mount Mercer has about 94 residents. Below 300, a few incidents swing the per-person rate wildly, so we show counts but don't rank it.
By crime type, 2026
Rates per 1,000 residents. ×-values compare with the state rate for the same offence type.
Crimes against the person
21.3 / 1,000
VIC 13.7
· National 17.5
Property & deception
148.9 / 1,000
VIC 51.3
· National 49.7
Justice procedures
42.6 / 1,000
VIC 14.4
· National 10.3
administrative
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| Group | Offence type | Count | Per 1,000 | VIC per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes against the person | Assault and related offences | 2 | 21.28 | 7.48 |
| Property & deception | Theft | 8 | 85.11 | 33.72 |
| Property & deception | Property damage | 3 | 31.91 | 6.74 |
| Property & deception | Burglary/Break and enter | 3 | 31.91 | 5.73 |
| Justice procedures | Breaches of orders | 4 | 42.55 | 12.35 |
Trend
Recorded offences per year. Projection is a simple linear trend, not a forecast of individual risk.
Vs state & national
per 1,000 residentsNearby suburbs
- Addington0.0 km not ranked compare
- Blowhard0.0 km not ranked compare
- Bunkers Hill0.0 km not ranked compare
- Burrumbeet0.0 km not ranked compare
- Cardigan0.0 km 86 compare
- Cardigan Village0.0 km 18 compare
- Chapel Flat0.0 km not ranked compare
- Durham Lead0.0 km 10 compare
Housing, rent and growth
Housing & rent
ABS Census 2021Median rent is 13% of median household income. Below the 30% stress benchmark
| Measure | Value | vs other VIC suburbs |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $258/week | higher than 49% |
| Median household income | $1,958/week | higher than 75% |
| Rent as a share of income | 13% | higher than 26% |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,192/month | higher than 26% |
| Homes that are rented | 13% | higher than 51% |
| Owned outright | 52% | higher than 73% |
| Social housing | 0% | higher than 35% |
| Average household size | 3.0 people | higher than 92% |
2021 Census figures: rents and incomes have risen since, so compare suburbs rather than reading today's prices. The rent share uses the median rent and the median income of all households (owners included), so it is a guide, not the share any one renter pays. The 30% benchmark is a common convention.
Growth & new homes
ABS Regional Population · Building Approvals| Measure | Value | vs other VIC areas |
|---|---|---|
| Population growth, 5 years 2020–2025 | +4.6% | higher than 66% |
| Population growth, last year 2024–2025 | +0.1% | higher than 17% |
| New homes approved, 12 months 12 months to Aug 2026 | 30 | higher than 36% |
| New homes approved per 1,000 residents 12 months to Aug 2026 | 6.2 | higher than 69% |
ABS publishes these for larger areas: figures are for “Beaufort”, which contains this suburb. Approvals are dwellings approved, not yet built. Growth and new supply are change indicators, not a price forecast.
Common questions about Mount Mercer
What is the crime rate in Mount Mercer?
In 2026, 20 offences were recorded in Mount Mercer, or 212.8 per 1,000 residents. That is 2.4× the VIC rate of 89.1.
What are the chances of being a victim of crime in Mount Mercer?
Based on 2026 recorded offences per resident, roughly 1 in 47 for violent crime and 1 in 7 for property crime. Recorded crime includes offences against visitors and businesses, so this overstates risk for residents.
Where does this data come from?
Official recorded-crime statistics published by state police and crime statistics agencies, divided by 2021 Census or ABS population estimates. See the methodology page for details.
Data notes
- Population is estimated (medium confidence) from the ABS 2021 Census.
- Recorded crime counts offences reported to or detected by police where they occurred. That includes offences against visitors and businesses, so busy centres score higher than their resident risk.
- States classify offences differently, so ranks compare areas within the same state.