Montarra at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
28
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Montarra.
The postcode for Montarra is 5172 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Montarra (5172) sits in the Yankalilla region of South Australia.
Montarra has roughly 28 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Montarra 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Montarra's population at 28, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (117% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
28
Median age
53
Family households
75%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
117%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
28
Median age: 53
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Getting around
Walkability.
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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 Montarra.
Local schools for Montarra
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Government School Catchment
Willunga High School
Willunga Primary School
McLaren Flat 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 Montarra.
- What is the Montarra postcode?
- Montarra is in the 5172 postcode, in SA, in the District Council of Yankalilla region.
- Where is Montarra?
- Montarra is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5172. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the District Council of Yankalilla region.
- What is the average rent in Montarra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Montarra?
- There are 7 schools serving Montarra on this page, including Willunga High School, Willunga Primary School, Willunga Waldorf School.
- How walkable is Montarra?
- Montarra has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Montarra?
- Montarra is close to The Range, Hope Forest, Dingabledinga, Kuitpo, Willunga.
- What is the population of Montarra?
- The population of Montarra is approximately 28 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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