Mount George at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
276
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Mount George.
The postcode for Mount George is 5155 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Mount George (5155) sits in the Mount Barker region of South Australia.
Mount George has roughly 276 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.
Mount George 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 13 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount George's population at 276, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
276
Median age
53
Family households
80%
Lone person
23%
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$210/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
276
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Mount George.
Local schools for Mount George
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Government School Catchment
Bridgewater Primary School
Aldgate Primary School
Stirling East 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 Mount George.
- What is the Mount George postcode?
- Mount George is in the 5155 postcode, in SA, in the District Council of Mount Barker region.
- Where is Mount George?
- Mount George is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5155. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the District Council of Mount Barker region.
- What is the average rent in Mount George?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $210.
- What schools are in Mount George?
- There are 19 schools serving Mount George on this page, including Bridgewater Primary School, The Hills Christian Community School, The Hills Montessori School.
- How walkable is Mount George?
- Mount George has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Mount George?
- Mount George is close to Bridgewater, Verdun, Carey Gully, Aldgate, Piccadilly.
- What is the population of Mount George?
- The population of Mount George is approximately 276 (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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