Mid Murray Council

Monarto South

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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Day to day

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

152

Median age: 40

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

5

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY5 (100.0%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Monarto South.

Local schools for Monarto South

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Government School Catchment

Callington Primary School

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Fraser Park Primary School

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Murray Bridge South Primary School

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© 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

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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.

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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