Mount Lofty at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
6,389
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Mount Lofty.
The postcode for Mount Lofty is 5152 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Mount Lofty (5152) sits in the Mitcham region of South Australia.
Mount Lofty has roughly 6,389 residents, with an established, older skew. 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 Lofty scores 4/100 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 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Lofty's population at 6,389, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
6,389
Median age
46
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$357/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
6,389
Median age: 46
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Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
70
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mount Lofty.
Local schools for Mount Lofty
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Government School Catchment
Crafers Primary School
Uraidla Primary School
Stirling East Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Lofty.
- What is the Mount Lofty postcode?
- Mount Lofty is in the 5152 postcode, in SA, in the City of Mitcham region.
- Where is Mount Lofty?
- Mount Lofty is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5152. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Mitcham region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Lofty?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $357.
- What schools are in Mount Lofty?
- There are 20 schools serving Mount Lofty on this page, including Crafers Primary School, St Catherine's School, Uraidla Primary School.
- How walkable is Mount Lofty?
- Mount Lofty has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 70.
- What suburbs are near Mount Lofty?
- Mount Lofty is close to Cleland, Crafers, Piccadilly, Greenhill, Eagle On The Hill.
- What is the population of Mount Lofty?
- The population of Mount Lofty is approximately 6,389 (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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