SA · Unincorporated SA Council
Monash, 5342
Current weather
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80% humidity · 23.7 km/h wind · 16.4° / 10.1° today · 0.8 mm rain
Updated
Desirability score
- Affordable
- Rural
- Schools
- Established
- Residential
Suburb profile
Monash is a quieter smaller community in Unincorporated SA, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Set in the wider countryside, it offers distance from the capital and a strong sense of place. The landscape itself is part of the lifestyle: open paddocks, big skies and room to breathe.
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. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.
A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, with local dining and lifestyle amenities and parks and green space the main drags compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,110
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $1,488
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 57 of 483
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,148
- Employment rate
- 64.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 24 / 15 / 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.
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $360
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 22
- Against the person
- 15
- Against property
- 7
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 19.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 74 residents
- State safety percentile
- 27.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 11
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -11.8%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Common Assault3
- Obtain Benefit By Deception1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury9
- Threatening Behaviour1
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 961
- Monash PreschoolJackson StreetPreschools
- Monash Primary and PreschoolPrimary · ICSEA 961
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Roadworks & transport
3 active roadworks / incidents
- BitumenOld Sturt Highway, Parking Bay29 Jun 2026 – 24 Jul 2026
- BitumenSturt Highway, Lyrup Rd29 Jun 2026 – 24 Jul 2026
- BitumenSturt Highway, Old Lyrup Rd29 Jun 2026 – 24 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
117 planning-related records
2026· 11 proposals
June 2026
- Construction of an Outbuilding (garage and domestic storage shed)18706 STURT HWY MONASH SA 5342Decision Made
May 2026
- Change zoning from Commercial to Residential26 RANDELL TCE MONASH SA 5342Decision Made
- Proposed Machinery Storage ShedsLOT 120 GOLLEDGE RD MONASH SA 5342Under Assessment
April 2026
- Construction of a single storey detached dwellingLOT 686 SODERBERG RD MONASH SA 5342Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural buildingLOT 592 FUNDAK RD MONASH SA 5342Decision Made
- Variation to Planning Consent 23007172 - Retail Fuel Outlet including staging and revised building location and access19128 STURT HWY MONASH SA 5342Under Assessment
February 2026
- Shed/carport (colourbond)94 ELLIS RD MONASH SA 5342Under Assessment
January 2026
- Land division (1 into 2)13 SODERBERG RD MONASH SA 5342Under Assessment
- New full colorbond patio161 MORTIMER RD MONASH SA 5342Decision Made
- Construction of an Outbuilding (Garage)17071 GOYDER HWY MONASH SA 5342Decision Made
- Horticulture in the form of an olive grove and fruit orchard, and construction of a detached dwellingLOT 666 HEWARD RD MONASH SA 5342Decision Made
2025· 19 proposals
November 2025
- Replacing old timber carport with new full colorbond steel carport52 FUNDAK RD MONASH SA 5342Decision Made
October 2025
- New tourist accommodation building/development for short stay guest accommodation.19388 STURT HWY MONASH SA 5342Under Assessment
- Domestic outbuilding41 DELATOUR TCE MONASH SA 5342Decision Made
September 2025
- Change in use of existing shed to ancillary accommodation (associated with existing dwelling) .428 JURY RD MONASH SA 5342Decision Made
- Attached / Free standing 22 degree Stratco Outback gable carport. 9.2m Long x 3.5m Wide x 3.0m High Attached to home with 90 degree riser rafter brackets All other posts into ground. All posts, framework gutter - ebony black All roof - Classic cream.207 TRENAMAN RD MONASH SA 5342Decision Made
- Domestic storage shedLOT 686 SODERBERG RD MONASH SA 5342Decision Made
August 2025
- Domestic storage ShedLOT 1265 WARNECKE RD MONASH SA 5342Decision Made
- Two single storey dwellings (both farm manager's dwellings).17071 GOYDER HWY MONASH SA 5342Decision Made
- Install an entry identification sign (non-illuminated)17944 STURT HWY MONASH SA 5342Decision Made
- Domestic storage shed.43 DELATOUR TCE MONASH SA 5342Decision Made
June 2025
- Transportable room 3x7.2m for storage purposes as it is a cheaper alternative that building a shed. The building will be clad in new colour bon horizontal cladding to minimise visual impact. Please see attached plans for details.28 RANDELL TCE MONASH SA 5342Decision Made
April 2025
- Verandah5 ANGOVE TCE MONASH SA 5342Decision Made
March 2025
- OutbuildingLOT 685 SODERBERG RD MONASH SA 5342Decision Made
- Two (2) free standing shade structuresLOT 120 GOLLEDGE RD MONASH SA 5342Decision Made
- Detached dwellingLOT 660 WHITELAW RD MONASH SA 5342Decision Made
- Verandah38 RANDELL TCE MONASH SA 5342Decision Made
February 2025
- supply and install concrete swimming pool1 HENWOOD RD MONASH SA 5342Decision Made
January 2025
- Change of Building Classification from a Class 2 to 1B - 7 x dwellings on site This development will incorporate 5 dwellings changed from a Class 2 to a Class 1b occupying up to 12 persons and that 2 dwelling will be changed to Class 3 with occupation of over 12 persons1618 OLD STURT HWY MONASH SA 5342Decision Made
- Storage shed (for domestic storage)LOT 666 HEWARD RD MONASH SA 5342Decision Made
2024· 10 proposals
December 2024
- Outbuilding96 MOSS RD MONASH SA 5342Decision Made
November 2024
- Installation of fiberglass swimming pool shell, associated sanitary equipment and safety barrier fencing25 BERRIMAN RD MONASH SA 5342Decision Made
- Proposed Almond Processing Facility, with associated processing buildings, plant, storage bunkers, stormwater basin, services and infrastructure.17071 GOYDER HWY MONASH SA 5342Under Assessment
- Garage196 BROWN RD MONASH SA 5342Decision Made
October 2024
- Gable Patio - All Colour 12.3M x 5.8 x 2.7M Attached to Dwelling57 CENTRAL RD MONASH SA 5342Decision Made
August 2024
- 2 x agricultural buildings (storage sheds) for equipment and fertiliser (total chemical storage less than 1000 cubic metres per shed)LOT 120 GOLLEDGE RD MONASH SA 5342Under Assessment
- Outbuilding14 MUTTON RD MONASH SA 5342Decision Made
- Outbuilding and Carport102 J C SMITH RD MONASH SA 5342Decision Made
- Detached dwelling, associated with the horticultural use of land.LOT 685 SODERBERG RD MONASH SA 5342Decision Made
July 2024
- Change in use of existing building to offices and additions to rear of building.26 RANDELL TCE MONASH SA 5342Decision Made
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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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 safer places
- 1
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)
- 1
- 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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 32.0/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4861st in Australia
- State rank
- 482nd in SA
- Peer rank
- #68 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #133 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 77%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Common Assaultcrime3
- Obtain Benefit By Deceptioncrime1
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime3
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime9
- Threatening Behaviourcrime1
- 2 x agricultural buildings (storage sheds) for equipment and fertiliser (total chemical storage less than 1000 cubic metres per shed)planningLOT 120 GOLLEDGE RD MONASH SA 5342Lodged 29 Aug 2024 · Under Assessment
- Attached / Free standing 22 degree Stratco Outback gable carport. 9.2m Long x 3.5m Wide x 3.0m High Attached to home with 90 degree riser rafter brackets All other posts into ground. All posts, framework gutter - ebony black All roof - Classic cream.planning207 TRENAMAN RD MONASH SA 5342Lodged 15 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
- Change in use of existing building to offices and additions to rear of building.planning26 RANDELL TCE MONASH SA 5342Lodged 23 Jul 2024 · Decision Made
- Change in use of existing shed to ancillary accommodation (associated with existing dwelling) .planning428 JURY RD MONASH SA 5342Lodged 26 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
- Change of Building Classification from a Class 2 to 1B - 7 x dwellings on site This development will incorporate 5 dwellings changed from a Class 2 to a Class 1b occupying up to 12 persons and that 2 dwelling will be changed to Class 3 with occupation of over 12 personsplanning1618 OLD STURT HWY MONASH SA 5342Lodged 08 Jan 2025 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- 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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