SA · Murray Bridge Council
Monteith, SA, 5253
Current weather
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Suburb snapshot
Monteith is a small locality in the Murray Bridge area, home to around 104 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 9 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 86.5 offences per 1,000 residents, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 104
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $1,312
- Dwelling vacancy
- 35.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 20 of 57
- Median monthly mortgage
- $934
- Employment rate
- 64.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 0 / 0
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)
- 9
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 8
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 86.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 104 residents
- State safety percentile
- 81.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 400
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Other Theft2
- Sct - Non Residence1
- Sct - Residence2
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
10 planning-related records
2025· 7 proposals
September 2025
- Installation of inground Fibreglass swimming pool147 MCCULLOCH RD MONTEITH SA 5253Decision Made
- Warehouse for operation of Doecke Electrical business, including associated driveway access and parking areas147 MCCULLOCH RD MONTEITH SA 5253Decision Made
August 2025
- Swimming pool and associated safety fencing386 BELLS RD MONTEITH SA 5253Decision Made
- Partial change in use from Primary Production to Civil Construction Transport Depot ""Spry Civil Constructions Pty Ltd"" Change in use Dwelling to Office Entrance upgrade Sealing of Hard Stand area for carparking Site levelling Road works and stormwater management on unmade section of Dawson Road Construction of basin for stormwater management-35.15408, 139.32772;7396 PRINCES HWY MONTEITH SA 5253Under Assessment
- Free Standing Carport. 9m x 9m x 3m. Monument Roof + Gutters.386 BELLS RD MONTEITH SA 5253Decision Made
May 2025
- Extension to dwelling386 BELLS RD MONTEITH SA 5253Decision Made
February 2025
- 4 Bay shed approx 16m x 9m x 4m. 3 bays with lockable roller doors. 1 x open bay.386 BELLS RD MONTEITH SA 5253Decision Made
2023· 1 proposal
August 2023
- Erection of 9.1m x 6m x 2.4m Gable Roof Shed - 9 degree pitch - Category 2 Windspeed - Colorbond Alphaclad Walls - Colorbond CGI Roof - 1 x Fire Egress PA Door 820W - 1 x Glass Sliding Door 2100H x 1810W - 1 x Aluminium Window 750H x 1210W - D Gutters & 90mm Pops - Hold Down Bolts69 MCCULLOCH RD MONTEITH SA 5253Decision Made
2022· 1 proposal
October 2022
- Garage (Outbuilding)278 BELLS RD MONTEITH SA 5253Decision Made
2021· 1 proposal
July 2021
- Demolition of existing shed, partial demolition of verandah, and construction of a dwelling addition9 KELLETT ST MONTEITH SA 5253Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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)
- 3/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
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 via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- 4 Bay shed approx 16m x 9m x 4m. 3 bays with lockable roller doors. 1 x open bay.planning386 BELLS RD MONTEITH SA 5253Lodged 11 Feb 2025 · Decision Made
- Demolition of existing shed, partial demolition of verandah, and construction of a dwelling additionplanning9 KELLETT ST MONTEITH SA 5253Lodged 08 Jul 2021 · Decision Made
- Erection of 9.1m x 6m x 2.4m Gable Roof Shed - 9 degree pitch - Category 2 Windspeed - Colorbond Alphaclad Walls - Colorbond CGI Roof - 1 x Fire Egress PA Door 820W - 1 x Glass Sliding Door 2100H x 1810W - 1 x Aluminium Window 750H x 1210W - D Gutters & 90mm Pops - Hold Down Boltsplanning69 MCCULLOCH RD MONTEITH SA 5253Lodged 31 Aug 2023 · Decision Made
- Extension to dwellingplanning386 BELLS RD MONTEITH SA 5253Lodged 22 May 2025 · Decision Made
- Free Standing Carport. 9m x 9m x 3m. Monument Roof + Gutters.planning386 BELLS RD MONTEITH SA 5253Lodged 12 Aug 2025 · Decision Made
- Garage (Outbuilding)planning278 BELLS RD MONTEITH SA 5253Lodged 19 Oct 2022 · Decision Made
- Installation of inground Fibreglass swimming poolplanning147 MCCULLOCH RD MONTEITH SA 5253Lodged 14 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
- Partial change in use from Primary Production to Civil Construction Transport Depot ""Spry Civil Constructions Pty Ltd"" Change in use Dwelling to Office Entrance upgrade Sealing of Hard Stand area for carparking Site levelling Road works and stormwater management on unmade section of Dawson Road Construction of basin for stormwater managementplanning-35.15408, 139.32772;7396 PRINCES HWY MONTEITH SA 5253Lodged 27 Aug 2025 · Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and associated safety fencingplanning386 BELLS RD MONTEITH SA 5253Lodged 28 Aug 2025 · Decision Made
- Warehouse for operation of Doecke Electrical business, including associated driveway access and parking areasplanning147 MCCULLOCH RD MONTEITH SA 5253Lodged 02 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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