Mount Schank at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
264
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Mount Schank.
The postcode for Mount Schank is 5291 (SA).
Mount Schank (5291) sits in the Wattle Range region of South Australia.
Mount Schank has roughly 264 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mount Schank 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Schank's population at 264, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
264
Median age
38
Family households
76%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
264
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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
Education
Schools in Mount Schank.
Local schools for Mount Schank
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Moorak Primary School
Allendale East Area School
Grant High School
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Frequently asked
About Mount Schank.
- What is the Mount Schank postcode?
- Mount Schank is in the 5291 postcode, in SA, in the Wattle Range region.
- Where is Mount Schank?
- Mount Schank is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5291, in the Wattle Range region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Schank?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Mount Schank?
- There are 4 schools serving Mount Schank on this page, including Moorak Primary School, Allendale East Area School, Grant High School.
- How walkable is Mount Schank?
- Mount Schank has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mount Schank?
- Mount Schank is close to Canunda, Ob Flat, O B Flat, Moorak, Square Mile.
- What is the population of Mount Schank?
- The population of Mount Schank is approximately 264 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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