Monarto at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
203
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Monarto.
The postcode for Monarto is 5254 (SA).
Monarto (5254) sits in the Mid Murray region of South Australia.
Monarto has roughly 203 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Monarto 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.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Monarto's population at 203, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
203
Median age
45
Family households
71%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
203
Median age: 45
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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
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Education
Schools in Monarto.
Local schools for Monarto
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Government School Catchment
Callington Primary School
Murray Bridge North School
Murray Bridge Special School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Monarto.
- What is the Monarto postcode?
- Monarto is in the 5254 postcode, in SA, in the Mid Murray Council region.
- Where is Monarto?
- Monarto is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5254, in the Mid Murray Council region.
- What is the average rent in Monarto?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Monarto?
- There are 11 schools serving Monarto on this page, including Callington Primary School, Tyndale Christian School Murray Bridge, St Joseph's School.
- How walkable is Monarto?
- Monarto has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Monarto?
- Monarto is close to Callington, Kanmantoo, Pallamana, Buccleuch, Rocky Gully.
- What is the population of Monarto?
- The population of Monarto is approximately 203 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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