Solomontown at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
1,088
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Solomontown.
The postcode for Solomontown is 5540 (SA).
Solomontown (5540) sits in the Mount Remarkable region of South Australia.
Solomontown has roughly 1,088 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Solomontown 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Solomontown's population at 1,088, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (40%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,088
Median age
44
Family households
57%
Lone person
40%
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)
$395/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
1,088
Median age: 44
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
121
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.
4
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Solomontown.
Local schools for Solomontown
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Government School Catchment
Solomontown Primary School
John Pirie Secondary School
Mid North Education Centre
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Frequently asked
About Solomontown.
- What is the Solomontown postcode?
- Solomontown is in the 5540 postcode, in SA, in the Mount Remarkable region.
- Where is Solomontown?
- Solomontown is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5540, in the Mount Remarkable region.
- What is the average rent in Solomontown?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $395, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in Solomontown?
- There are 9 schools serving Solomontown on this page, including Solomontown Primary School, John Pirie Secondary School, Mid North Education Centre.
- How walkable is Solomontown?
- Solomontown has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Solomontown?
- Solomontown is close to Coonamia, Port Pirie, Bungama, Port Pirie South, Port Pirie West.
- What is the population of Solomontown?
- The population of Solomontown is approximately 1,088 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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