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SA · Murray Bridge Council
Monarto, 5254
Est. population · Jun 2025
207
Growth (1 yr)
+1.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.5%
Median age
45
Median income
$1,471/wk
Employment rate
57.4%
Languages at home
2.1%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Monarto sits up in the Murray Bridge Council hills, a smaller community where elevation and tree cover define the mood. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Housing sits in the middle of the local market: neither cheap nor premium.
Local crime has been trending higher of late. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because growth momentum trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Monarto snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
207
+1.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
12.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#116
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
51st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
84th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
5/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 26.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6044th in Australia
- State rank
- 600th in SA
- Peer rank
- #116 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #198 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
207(June 2025)
+1.5% annual · +4.5% over 5 years · 84th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.5%
- 5-year growth
- +4.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +3
- Change in 5 years
- +9
- Growth rank in SA
- 84th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~200), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 203
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,471
- Dwelling vacancy
- 12%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 10 of 83
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 57.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 76 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 7
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 33.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 68 residents
- State safety percentile
- 50.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 15
- Increase (daily rate)
- +40.4%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Other Theft1
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury3
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Monarto Rd - North side (Monarto Safari Park)
- Monarto Rd - South side (Monarto Safari Park)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 places of worship
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 1 parks mapped in suburb
- Walkability proxy
- 3/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 4.93
Sport & outdoors(1)
- Yalkin Spanish HorsesSports field
Other(1)
- Monarto Lutheran ChurchPlace of worship
427 Schenscher Road, Monarto
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 25
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Monarto Lutheran Church
427 Schenscher Road, Monarto
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Murray Bridge Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (15.2 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 6
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 29.0
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 3 proposals
July 2026
- Partially enclosed structure to be used as a shelter for elephants.3401 OLD PRINCES HWY MONARTO SA 5254Under Assessment
May 2026
- 11 Broiler (Chicken) Sheds in association with existing Broiler Farm, including; • 17 Grain feed silos • 4 Gas tanks • Stormwater basin • Relocation of existing stormwater basin • Five water tanks3201 OLD PRINCES HWY MONARTO SA 5254Under Assessment
April 2026
- Shade sail structure, includes 6 posts 2 sails with total area of 207m2.3401 OLD PRINCES HWY MONARTO SA 5254Decision Made
2025· 3 proposals
December 2025
- Change of use of the existing dwelling to tourist accommodation; and New single storey detached dwelling with front porch, attached verandahs and detached carport1009 MONARTO RD MONARTO SA 5254Under Assessment
August 2025
- Shed369 SCHENSCHER RD MONARTO SA 5254Decision Made
March 2025
- Six open-sided structures to be used as shade shelters for visitor use at animal exhibit viewing points.3401 OLD PRINCES HWY MONARTO SA 5254;623 MONARTO RD ROCKY GULLY SA 5254Decision Made
2024· 10 proposals
December 2024
- Construction of a visitor viewing platform and access tunnel within a new Elephant habitat.3401 OLD PRINCES HWY MONARTO SA 5254Decision Made
September 2024
- We are requiring a storage shed on our Poultry farm inside our production area for bio-security.3201 OLD PRINCES HWY MONARTO SA 5254Decision Made
August 2024
- Change of use to existing farm building to ancillary accommodation and verandah addition, decommission and remove above ground pool, Installation 100,000 litre fire tank626 PALLAMANA RD MONARTO SA 5254Decision Made
July 2024
- Second dwelling in the form of a single storey detached transportable building262 SCHENSCHER RD MONARTO SA 5254Decision Made
June 2024
- Single storey detached dwelling and decommission of existing dwelling to outbuilding626 PALLAMANA RD MONARTO SA 5254Decision Made
- Construct a visitor shelter for small group educational talks within a native animal breeding area.3401 OLD PRINCES HWY MONARTO SA 5254Decision Made
- Elephant Keeper Office3401 OLD PRINCES HWY MONARTO SA 5254Decision Made
- Extend existing Elephant Barn roofline and install concrete walls.3401 OLD PRINCES HWY MONARTO SA 5254Decision Made
- Outbuilding(shed) 18m x 7.6m x 3m(wall height) for elephant hay/fodder.3401 OLD PRINCES HWY MONARTO SA 5254Decision Made
February 2024
- Shed - outbuilding117 PAECH RD MONARTO SA 5254Decision Made
2023· 6 proposals
October 2023
- New shed for storage of caravan, tow vehicle & general storage225 SCHENSCHER RD MONARTO SA 5254Decision Made
June 2023
- Agricultural Building124 BROWNS RD MONARTO SA 5254Decision Made
May 2023
- Flat Verandah136 HARTMANN RD MONARTO SA 5254Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Garage)445 SCHENSCHER RD MONARTO SA 5254Decision Made
April 2023
- Agricultural building (Hay Shed)422 SCHENSCHER RD MONARTO SA 5254Decision Made
January 2023
- Installation of a 30M x 18M garage for storing safari vehicles.3401 OLD PRINCES HWY MONARTO SA 5254Decision Made
2022· 8 proposals
November 2022
- Single storey detached dwelling with verandah and garage UMR; and attached front verandahLOT 2 HARTMANN RD MONARTO SA 5254Decision Made
June 2022
- Agricultural Building (Implement Shed)86 BROWNS RD MONARTO SA 5254Decision Made
- Toilet Facilities at the following locations associated with the Monarto Safari Park: Sites 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 9: One (1) multipurpose / disabled unit; Site 5: One (1) multipurpose / disabled unit, three (3) double units, and one (1) urinal; Site 8: One (1) multipurpose / disabled unit, and one (1) double unit3401 OLD PRINCES HWY MONARTO SA 5254;525 MONARTO RD ROCKY GULLY SA 5254;623 MONARTO RD ROCKY GULLY SA 5254Decision Made
April 2022
- Variation to Development Application 20105064 From- Temporary Boarding Facility (Animal Keeping) for up to 12 Cats and 10 Dogs with associated Car Parking, Reception Area (office), Exercise Yard and fencing To- Relocation of Temporary Boarding Facility (Animal Keeping) for up to 10 Dogs, relocation of associated Car Parking, minor alteration to Reception Area (office)126 HARTMANN RD MONARTO SA 5254Under Assessment
March 2022
- 3 advertisements - 1 directional signage with 2 animal signs3401 OLD PRINCES HWY MONARTO SA 5254Decision Made
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling (removal of existing doorway, carport columns, and creating a new doorway); and Dwelling additions (bedroom, ensuite, WIR, and storeroom); and Decking extension to the rear of the dwelling615 ANDERS RD MONARTO SA 5254Decision Made
February 2022
- Dwelling addition86 BROWNS RD MONARTO SA 5254Decision Made
January 2022
- Carport337 SCHENSCHER RD MONARTO SA 5254Decision Made
2021· 3 proposals
November 2021
- Freestanding Colorbond Shed to be used for storage purposes onlyLOT 2 HARTMANN RD MONARTO SA 5254Decision Made
August 2021
- Domestic storage shed3201 OLD PRINCES HWY MONARTO SA 5254Decision Made
- Temporary Boarding Facility (Animal Keeping) for up to 12 Cats and 10 Dogs with associated Car Parking, Reception Area (office), Exercise Yard and fencing126 HARTMANN RD MONARTO SA 5254Under Assessment
Other· 2 proposals
- GLENELLEN MONARTO PTY LTDAnimal Husbandry and Other ActivitiesEPA licence
- INTENSIVE FARMING PTY. LTD.Animal Husbandry and Other ActivitiesEPA licence
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
2 heritage places
- Former Monarto Council ChambersThiele Road MONARTO SOUTHState heritage
- Green Farm Lime Kilns, Monarto63 Monarto Road MONARTOState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Barker
- Member of Parliament
- Tony PASIN (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,045
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.6%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.6 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 25.9 km away).
Coalition 57.6%Labor 42.4%
5.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Murray Bridge WestLabor 40.8% · Coalition 59.2% TPP (2025)13.9 km away
- Murray BridgeLabor 47.1% · Coalition 52.9% TPP (2025)14.1 km away
- Murray Bridge SouthLabor 48.6% · Coalition 51.4% TPP (2025)16.0 km away
- Murray Bridge EastLabor 36.2% · Coalition 63.8% TPP (2025)16.9 km away
- MypolongaLabor 37.4% · Coalition 62.6% TPP (2025)21.8 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Murray Bridge Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.