Outback - North and East

Mount Havelock

Mount Havelock at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

405

Median age 51

The brief

What to know about Mount Havelock.

The postcode for Mount Havelock is 5434 (SA).

Mount Havelock (5434) sits in the Outback - North and East region of South Australia.

Mount Havelock has roughly 405 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.

Mount Havelock 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.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Mount Havelock's population at 405, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.

Population

405

Median age

51

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$135/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$115/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

405

Median age: 51

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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 Mount Havelock.

Local schools for Mount Havelock

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Government School Catchment

Hawker Area School

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Frequently asked

About Mount Havelock.

What is the Mount Havelock postcode?
Mount Havelock is in the 5434 postcode, in SA, in the Outback - North and East region.
Where is Mount Havelock?
Mount Havelock is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5434, in the Outback - North and East region.
What is the average rent in Mount Havelock?
The median weekly rent for houses is $135, for units it's $115.
What schools are in Mount Havelock?
There are 1 schools serving Mount Havelock on this page, including Hawker Area School.
How walkable is Mount Havelock?
Mount Havelock has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Mount Havelock?
Mount Havelock is close to Prelinna, Shaggy Ridge, Black Hill Station, Upalinna, Worumba.
What is the population of Mount Havelock?
The population of Mount Havelock is approximately 405 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.

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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