Murray and Mallee
Monash
Monash at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,110
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Monash.
Monash (5342) sits in the Murray and Mallee region of South Australia.
Monash has roughly 1,110 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.
Monash 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Monash's population at 1,110, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,110
Median age
47
Family households
76%
Lone person
21%
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)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
1,110
Median age: 47
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
14
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 Monash.
Local schools for Monash
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Government School Catchment
Monash Primary and Preschool
Berri Primary School
Glossop Community School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Monash.
- What is the Monash postcode?
- Monash is in the 5342 postcode, in SA, in the Murray and Mallee region.
- What is the average rent in Monash?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Monash?
- There are 7 schools serving Monash on this page, including Monash Primary and Preschool, Rivergum Christian College, Berri Primary School.
- How walkable is Monash?
- Monash has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Monash?
- Monash is close to Glossop, Berri, Lyrup, Old Calperum, Barmera.
- What is the population of Monash?
- Monash has approximately 1,110 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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