Mount Light at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
155
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Mount Light.
The postcode for Mount Light is 5271 (SA).
Mount Light (5271) sits in the Wattle Range region of South Australia.
Mount Light has roughly 155 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.
Mount Light 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Light's population at 155, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (96% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
155
Median age
46
Family households
96%
Lone person
22%
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)
$225/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
155
Median age: 46
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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
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 Mount Light.
Local schools for Mount Light
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Government School Catchment
Naracoorte South Primary School
Naracoorte Primary School
Naracoorte High School
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Frequently asked
About Mount Light.
- What is the Mount Light postcode?
- Mount Light is in the 5271 postcode, in SA, in the Wattle Range region.
- Where is Mount Light?
- Mount Light is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5271, in the Wattle Range region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Light?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $225, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Mount Light?
- There are 4 schools serving Mount Light on this page, including Naracoorte South Primary School, Sunrise Christian School Naracoorte, Naracoorte Primary School.
- How walkable is Mount Light?
- Mount Light has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mount Light?
- Mount Light is close to Struan, Naracoorte, Laurie Park, Moyhall, Hynam.
- What is the population of Mount Light?
- The population of Mount Light is approximately 155 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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