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SA · Adelaide Hills Council
Montacute, 5134
Est. population · Jun 2025
346
Growth (1 yr)
+1.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+8.5%
Median age
46
Median income
$1,850/wk
Employment rate
58.5%
Languages at home
9.9%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Montacute is a hillside smaller community in Adelaide Hills Council, with elevated streets and a greener, quieter pace. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because growth momentum lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Montacute snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$450/wk
Population (ERP)
346
+1.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.8%
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
#18
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
23rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
84th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
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
- 44.6/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 43% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 2992nd in Australia
- State rank
- 298th in SA
- Peer rank
- #18 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #40 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 62%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $450
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
346(June 2025)
+1.5% annual · +8.5% over 5 years · 84th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.5%
- 5-year growth
- +8.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +5
- Change in 5 years
- +27
- 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 (~350), extrapolated at +1.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 332
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $1,850
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 9 of 116
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,221
- Employment rate
- 58.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 113 / 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)
- 6
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 17.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 83 residents
- State safety percentile
- 23th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 4
- Increase (daily rate)
- +200.8%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Sct - Residence1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury3
- 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 · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Amenities
5 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
- 0/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 3.01
Sport & outdoors(2)
- Montacute CommonPark
- Sports field
Other(3)
- Montacute Valley OrchardsFarm
- Montacute Country Fire ServiceFire station
812 Montacute Road
- St Paul'sPlace of worship
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
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Montacute Conservation Park
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 10
- 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
- St Paul's
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Modbury Hospital (8.2 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)
- 7
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 20.2
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· 4 proposals
July 2026
- Dwelling addition, deck, and two (2) verandahs222 MOORES RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Under Assessment
June 2026
- Outbuilding and parking of one (1) vehicle exceeding 3 tonnes tare weight1132 MONTACUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Under Assessment
March 2026
- Single-storey detached dwelling and associated deck, outbuilding, 130kL water tank (above ground), and associated earthworks (147.28 cubic metres)354 MOORES RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Under Assessment
February 2026
- New Garage61 NARROW RANGE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
2025· 8 proposals
December 2025
- Verandah8 VALLEY RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
October 2025
- Boundary realignment (2 into 2)1202 MONTACUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134;LOT 48 MONTACUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
September 2025
- Outbuilding and partial demolition of existing outbuilding69 TREBILCOCK GULLY RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
July 2025
- Construction of two domestic outbuildings61 NARROW RANGE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
June 2025
- Water tank (above ground)819B MONTACUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
May 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)62 VALLEY RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
March 2025
- Tourist accommodation and deck1108 MONTACUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
January 2025
- 4 into 4 Boundary Realignment30 TREBILCOCK GULLY RD MONTACUTE SA 5134;49 SMITHS GULLY RD MONTACUTE SA 5134;6 TREBILCOCK GULLY RD MONTACUTE SA 5134;LOT 6 MONTACUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
2024· 5 proposals
November 2024
- Single storey dwelling, tree damaging activity (removal of Significant Tree - Eucalyptus), outbuilding and associated retaining walls224 CORKSCREW RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
September 2024
- Solar photovoltaic panels (ground mounted)914 MONTACUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
May 2024
- Earthworks (Exceeding 9 cubic metres)911 MONTACUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
March 2024
- Shade sail258B VALLEY RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
- Outbuilding911 MONTACUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
2023· 5 proposals
November 2023
- Outbuilding and associated earthworks136 CORKSCREW RD MONTACUTE SA 5134;LOT 93 CORKSCREW RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
August 2023
- Single storey detached dwelling, retaining walls & associated earthworks234 CORKSCREW RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
- Verandah258B VALLEY RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
June 2023
- Inground Concrete Swimming Pool And Associated Safety Features258B VALLEY RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
January 2023
- Agricultural Building69 TREBILCOCK GULLY RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
2022· 5 proposals
December 2022
- Alterations and Additions to existing dwelling, Verandah and Deck819B MONTACUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
November 2022
- Swimming pool and safety fence14 MOORES RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
August 2022
- Private Bushfire Shelter204 INSTITUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Under Assessment
April 2022
- Outbuilding1149 MONTACUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
February 2022
- Store17A PINKERTON GULLY RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
2021· 6 proposals
September 2021
- Alterations and additions to dwelling1121 MONTACUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
August 2021
- New residential dwelling with attached carport & detached shed & large rural tank with all weather access road.LOT 6 MOORES RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
- Variation to Development Authorisation 19/44/473 - to vary conditions of Development Plan Consent 1 and 3 (revised landscaping plan)814B MONTACUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134;814D MONTACUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
- Verandah1132 MONTACUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
June 2021
- Verandah1096 MONTACUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
- Outbuilding1108 MONTACUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
- HOLCIM (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTDMaterials Handling and TransportationEPA 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
7 heritage places
- Black Hill Lodge (former Weir Master's House Garage, Stone Channel and Dry-Stone Walling Ramp), Black Hill Conservation ParkGorge Road MONTACUTEState heritage
- Dwelling, 'The Poplars' and sheds780 Montacute Road MONTACUTELocal heritage
- St. Pauls Anglican Church15 Church Road MONTACUTELocal heritage
- Dwelling - A prefabricated 'Manning' houseInstitute Road MONTACUTEState heritage
- Dwelling, former Methodist church and cemetery986 Montacute Road MONTACUTELocal heritage
- Hall, former Montacute Institute63 Institute Road MONTACUTELocal heritage
- River Torrens Weir & Aqueduct, Montacute & Highburyoff Gorge Road MONTACUTEState 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
- Mayo
- Member of Parliament
- Rebekha SHARKIE (Centre Alliance)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 137,818
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 45.0%Labor 55.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 13.0 km away).
Coalition 47.7%Labor 52.3%
2.7 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +0.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Norton SummitLabor 61.3% · Coalition 38.7% TPP (2025)5.5 km away
- HoughtonLabor 44.8% · Coalition 55.2% TPP (2025)6.1 km away
- Cudlee CreekLabor 47.7% · Coalition 52.3% TPP (2025)7.2 km away
- LenswoodLabor 42.4% · Coalition 57.6% TPP (2025)7.3 km away
- UraidlaLabor 58.4% · Coalition 41.6% TPP (2025)8.4 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)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
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