Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Mount Templeton
Mount Templeton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
50
Median age 29
The brief
What to know about Mount Templeton.
Mount Templeton (5461) sits in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys region of South Australia.
Mount Templeton has roughly 50 residents, with a young-family demographic. 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 Templeton 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Templeton's population at 50, with a median age of 29. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (120% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
50
Median age
29
Family households
120%
Lone person
20%
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)
$227/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
50
Median age: 29
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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 Templeton.
Local schools for Mount Templeton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Balaklava High School
Balaklava Primary School
Non-Government Schools
Horizon Christian School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Mount Templeton.
- What is the Mount Templeton postcode?
- Mount Templeton is in the 5461 postcode, in SA, in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Templeton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $227, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Mount Templeton?
- There are 3 schools serving Mount Templeton on this page, including Balaklava High School, Horizon Christian School, Balaklava Primary School.
- How walkable is Mount Templeton?
- Mount Templeton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mount Templeton?
- Mount Templeton is close to Stow, Goyder, Whitwarta, Nantawarra, Bowillia.
- What is the population of Mount Templeton?
- Mount Templeton has approximately 50 residents. The median age is 29.
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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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