Median house price
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SA · Murray Bridge Council
Monarto South, 5254
Est. population · Jun 2025
155
Growth (1 yr)
+1.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.7%
Median age
40
Median income
$1,774/wk
Employment rate
61.1%
Languages at home
2.6%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- National parks
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Monarto South is a residential smaller community in Murray Bridge Council 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.
Shops and services are limited locally: a short trip to a nearby centre covers the fuller weekly shop. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. 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. Reported crime has been rising recently.
At a glance
Monarto South snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
155
+1.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
23.4%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
49th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
80th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
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
Population
Estimated resident population
155(June 2025)
+1.3% annual · +4.7% over 5 years · 80th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.3%
- 5-year growth
- +4.7%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +7
- Growth rank in SA
- 80th 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 (~150), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 55 / 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)
- 5
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 32.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 51 residents
- State safety percentile
- 48.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 15
- Increase (daily rate)
- +25.3%
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 · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
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) · current · Updated
Amenities
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 3/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Entertainment(1)
- Soaring MuseumMuseum
Other(1)
- Unnamed (No.HA421) Heritage AgreementNature Reserve
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
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) · current · Updated
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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Murray Bridge Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (14.8 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)
- 5
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 32.3
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· 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 · 2026 · 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 29.4 km away).
Coalition 59.6%Labor 40.4%
3.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Murray Bridge WestLabor 40.8% · Coalition 59.2% TPP (2025)13.8 km away
- Murray BridgeLabor 47.1% · Coalition 52.9% TPP (2025)14.7 km away
- Murray Bridge SouthLabor 48.6% · Coalition 51.4% TPP (2025)15.1 km away
- Murray Bridge EastLabor 36.2% · Coalition 63.8% TPP (2025)17.4 km away
- Woods PointLabor 32.2% · Coalition 67.8% TPP (2025)23.1 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)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.