Mount Observation at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
10
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Mount Observation.
The postcode for Mount Observation is 5255 (SA).
Mount Observation (5255) sits in the Murray Bridge region of South Australia.
Mount Observation has roughly 10 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. 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 Observation 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Observation's population at 10, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
10
Median age
39
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
10
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mount Observation.
Local schools for Mount Observation
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Government School Catchment
Mount Compass Area School
Goolwa Secondary College
Goolwa 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 Observation.
- What is the Mount Observation postcode?
- Mount Observation is in the 5255 postcode, in SA, in the Rural City of Murray Bridge region.
- Where is Mount Observation?
- Mount Observation is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5255, in the Rural City of Murray Bridge region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Observation?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Mount Observation?
- There are 6 schools serving Mount Observation on this page, including Mount Compass Area School, Goolwa Secondary College, Goolwa Primary School.
- How walkable is Mount Observation?
- Mount Observation has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mount Observation?
- Mount Observation is close to Tooperang, Ashbourne, Mount Magnificent, Mcharg Creek, Finniss.
- What is the population of Mount Observation?
- The population of Mount Observation is approximately 10 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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