Compton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
812
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Compton.
The postcode for Compton is 5291 (SA).
Compton (5291) sits in the Wattle Range region of South Australia.
Compton has roughly 812 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Compton scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Compton's population at 812, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (90% family households, 10% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
812
Median age
41
Family households
90%
Lone person
10%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$510/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$230/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
5%
At a deeper level
812
Median age: 41
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
12
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Compton.
Local schools for Compton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Compton Primary School
Moorak Primary School
Mulga Street Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Compton.
- What is the Compton postcode?
- Compton is in the 5291 postcode, in SA, in the Wattle Range region.
- Where is Compton?
- Compton is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5291, in the Wattle Range region.
- What is the average rent in Compton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $510, for units it's $230.
- What schools are in Compton?
- There are 13 schools serving Compton on this page, including Compton Primary School, Tenison Woods College, Moorak Primary School.
- How walkable is Compton?
- Compton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Compton?
- Compton is close to Moorak, Suttontown, Mount Gambier, Mount Gambier Dc, Mount Gambier.
- What is the population of Compton?
- The population of Compton is approximately 812 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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