Montacute, SA 5134

Adelaide Hills CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 5134

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Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rent in Montacute

Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$370/wk

Rental data as of March 2026· SA rental bond data

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What to know about Montacute

Montacute (5134) sits in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia.

Montacute has roughly 332 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.

What it’s like to live here

Montacute 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 27°C (warm), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 848 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.

Schools in Montacute

Schools serving Montacute: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Norton Summit Primary School

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Thorndon Park Primary School

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Athelstone School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Montacute's population at 332, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population
332
Median age
46
Family households
78%
Lone person
20%
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
7%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

2 offences recorded in 2025-26

Top offence categories
OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY2 (100.0%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of June 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
848 mm
Hottest month, avg max
27.3°C
Coldest month, avg min
5.8°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Montacute

What is the Montacute postcode?
Montacute is in the 5134 postcode, in SA, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
Where is Montacute?
Montacute is a suburb in the Adelaide Hills Council area, SA 5134.
What is the average rent in Montacute?
The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $370.
What schools are in Montacute?
There are 20 schools serving Montacute on this page, including Norton Summit Primary School, Saint Ignatius' College, Thorndon Park Primary School.
How walkable is Montacute?
Montacute has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Montacute?
Montacute is close to Woodforde, Norton Summit, Cherryville, Rostrevor, Marble Hill.
What is the population of Montacute?
The population of Montacute is approximately 332 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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