SA · Murray Bridge Council
Monarto South, 5254
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Suburb profile
Monarto South is a residential smaller community in Murray Bridge with a familiar suburban feel. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with family life visible on every street.
Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Homes offer solid value for the lifestyle on offer.
Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.
Population
- Population
- 152
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,774
- Dwelling vacancy
- 23.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 15 of 64
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,464
- Employment rate
- 61.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 5 / 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 · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 5
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 32.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 51 residents
- State safety percentile
- 47.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 15
- Increase (daily rate)
- +25.3%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Common Assault1
- Other Theft1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
- Theft From Motor Vehicle1
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Old Princes Hwy - North side (The Outpost Gate)
- Old Princes Hwy - South side (The Outpost Gate)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
34 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
March 2026
- New colorbond horse shelter measuring 8m x 4m x 2.7m high. Includes internal wooden kick boards.LOT 2 CHAUNCEYS LINE RD MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Decision Made
January 2026
- Expansion to the existing manufacturing facility (general industry), consisting of the following: - production shed including staff amenities (internal kitchens and toilet facilities) for the fit out of cabins constructed on site. Expansion of existing carpark to provide an additional 118 spaces3264 OLD PRINCES HWY MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Under Assessment
2025· 5 proposals
October 2025
- Agricultural ShedLOT 3 MOUNTAIN VIEW RD MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Decision Made
- Transport distribution facility comprising a storage building and canopy together with associated car parking, landscaping and stormwater infrastructure.4 MCLEAN RD MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Under Assessment
May 2025
- Dwelling additions including Carport and Verandah1062 FERRIES MCDONALD RD MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Decision Made
March 2025
- Four warehouse buildings.3 ARBON CT MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Decision Made
January 2025
- Extension to existing Mushroom Production Facility • Refurbishment of existing tunnels (walls and ceilings to be replaced). • Provision of 3 new tunnels, adjacent those existing. • Provision of associated undercover loading and unloading building.22 POPE RD MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Decision Made
2024· 7 proposals
October 2024
- Light Industry - (Shed containing fabrication & finishing workshop and showroom for trailer manufacturer, and associated office).12 ARBON CT MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Decision Made
September 2024
- New Colourbond Outbuilding (shed): 15m x 9m wide x 4.017m high - including concrete slab to 9m x 9m section747 FERRIES MCDONALD RD MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Decision Made
- Service Trade Premises - Including associatd civil works & car parking.10 ARBON CT MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Decision Made
August 2024
- Storage Mezzanine3264 OLD PRINCES HWY MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Under Assessment
- Domestic storage shed (Outbuilding) and partially open sided implement storage shed (agricultural building)163 GARWOOD RD MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Decision Made
June 2024
- 1.2mw extension to the existing PV array, associated extension to the perimeter fencing around the PV array, battery energy storage system (BESS) and above ground cabling and variation to 415/29/2018 to alter the location of 7 solar arrays22 POPE RD MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Decision Made
March 2024
- Agricultural Building - Implement Shed1174 FERRIES MCDONALD RD MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Decision Made
2023· 11 proposals
December 2023
- Construction of Sawmill (General Industry) including associated facilities in particular; - worksite office - shed/workshop - water storage tanks - detention basin - machinery for wood processing and preparation for distribution - storage area (Logs incorporating bark) - debarker - storage area (Debarked Logs) - hew saw line - residue bunkers - 7000L fuel tank - amenities block - chip screen and rechipper - chip and sawdust bunkers - weighbridge - finished goods loading - bark load out - green s3680 OLD PRINCES HWY MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Under Assessment
November 2023
- Expansion of an existing manufacturing and distribution facility (Australian Portable Camps), composed of the following works: - demolition of existing shed / hanger; and - the extension of an existing industrial shed to be utilised for steel fabrication, machine tooling, sheet metal production and storage purposes3264 OLD PRINCES HWY MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Decision Made
September 2023
- Erect a 18mx24 shed with 8mx24m lean-to1062 FERRIES MCDONALD RD MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Decision Made
August 2023
- Pergola834 BREMER RANGE RD MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Decision Made
July 2023
- To fit out and line, creating dwelling consisting of 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, Kitchen, dining/family room, lounge/living room, laundry/mud room.LOT 3 CHAUNCEYS LINE RD MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Decision Made
June 2023
- 30m x 6.1m Greenhouse Poly Tunnel and associated land use change for a research facility.93 FERRIES MCDONALD RD MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Decision Made
- Store12 ARBON CT MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Decision Made
April 2023
- Request for generating ESP Form 1 and 3 for the existing building under MBS 002 There are no building works undertaken.93 FERRIES MCDONALD RD MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Decision Made
- Partial change of land use - Hemp processing facility93 FERRIES MCDONALD RD MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Decision Made
March 2023
- Agricultural building296 WHITE RD MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Decision Made
February 2023
- Open sided Horse Shelter331 FERRIES MCDONALD RD MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Decision Made
2022· 4 proposals
October 2022
- Colourbond Warehouse including a mezzanine floor with Offices9 ARBON CT MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Decision Made
August 2022
- Telecommunications Facility comprising: - a 33 metre high monopole with attached three (3) panel antennae and one (1) parabolic dish antenna; - 2.4 metre high security fence; and - associated infrastructure.6 ARBON CT MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Decision Made
- Agricultural Building (farm shed)331A MOUNTAIN VIEW RD MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety fenceLOT 2 CHAUNCEYS LINE RD MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals
November 2021
- Construction of a light industry facility comprising an office and warehouse and associated verandahs and signage3 MCLEAN RD MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Decision Made
August 2021
- Construction of five (5) workers accommodation buildings comprising a total of 19 accommodation units / beds and associated ensuite bathrooms. Establishment of an open-lot car park comprising eleven (11) parking spaces.3264 OLD PRINCES HWY MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254;56 FERRIES MCDONALD RD MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Under Assessment
Other· 3 proposals
- MUSHROOMEXCHANGE PTY LTDResource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
- SA PINE PTY LTDHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
- SA PINE PTY LTDResource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA 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 · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Ferries McDonald Conservation Park
- Monarto Conservation Park
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Recent changes
- Common Assaultcrime1
- Other Theftcrime1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime2
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime1
- Ferries McDonald Conservation ParkgovernmentNational parks and reserves listing
- Monarto Conservation ParkgovernmentNational parks and reserves listing
- 1.2mw extension to the existing PV array, associated extension to the perimeter fencing around the PV array, battery energy storage system (BESS) and above ground cabling and variation to 415/29/2018 to alter the location of 7 solar arraysplanning22 POPE RD MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Lodged 12 Jun 2024 · Decision Made
- 30m x 6.1m Greenhouse Poly Tunnel and associated land use change for a research facility.planning93 FERRIES MCDONALD RD MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Lodged 26 Jun 2023 · Decision Made
- Agricultural Building (farm shed)planning331A MOUNTAIN VIEW RD MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Lodged 26 Aug 2022 · Decision Made
- Agricultural Building - Implement Shedplanning1174 FERRIES MCDONALD RD MONARTO SOUTH SA 5254Lodged 10 Mar 2024 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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