Monarto South at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
152
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Monarto South.
The postcode for Monarto South is 5254 (SA).
Monarto South (5254) sits in the Mid Murray region of South Australia.
Monarto South has roughly 152 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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What it’s like to live here.
Monarto South 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Monarto South's population at 152, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
152
Median age
40
Family households
75%
Lone person
22%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$115/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
152
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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 Monarto South.
Local schools for Monarto South
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Government School Catchment
Callington Primary School
Fraser Park Primary School
Murray Bridge South Primary School
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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 South.
- What is the Monarto South postcode?
- Monarto South is in the 5254 postcode, in SA, in the Mid Murray Council region.
- Where is Monarto South?
- Monarto South is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5254, in the Mid Murray Council region.
- What is the average rent in Monarto South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $115.
- What schools are in Monarto South?
- There are 10 schools serving Monarto South on this page, including Callington Primary School, Tyndale Christian School Murray Bridge, Fraser Park Primary School.
- How walkable is Monarto South?
- Monarto South has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Monarto South?
- Monarto South is close to Hartley, Salem, Mulgundawa, Langhorne Creek, Gifford Hill.
- What is the population of Monarto South?
- The population of Monarto South is approximately 152 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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