Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council

Mount Templeton

SA5461

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.

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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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

50

Median age: 29

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

1

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY1 (100.0%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

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

U, 7-12CoEdGovernment
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Balaklava Primary School

U, R-6CoEdGovernment
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Non-Government Schools

Horizon Christian School

R-12CoEdIndependent
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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.

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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