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SA · Alexandrina Council
Mount Compass, 5210
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,689
Growth (1 yr)
+1.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+7.7%
Median age
40
Median income
$1,655/wk
Employment rate
60.8%
Languages at home
4.9%non-English
Most common: Afrikaans, French, German
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Mount Compass is a hillside smaller community in Alexandrina Council, with elevated streets and a greener, quieter pace. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Homes are neither a bargain nor a premium buy against the wider market.
Reported crime has been falling recently. Steady development is bringing new homes and gradual renewal to parts of the suburb.
Desirability sits around average overall, with local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus parks and green space the main drag compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Mount Compass snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
1,689
+1.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.1%
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
#14
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
20th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
72nd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
41st
percentile among schools with ICSEA
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
- 43.1/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 48% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 3240th in Australia
- State rank
- 334th in SA
- Peer rank
- #14 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #51 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
1,689(June 2025)
+1.0% annual · +7.7% over 5 years · 72th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.0%
- 5-year growth
- +7.7%
- Change in 1 year
- +16
- Change in 5 years
- +121
- Growth rank in SA
- 72th 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 (~1,850), extrapolated at +1.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,580
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,655
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 35 of 570
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Employment rate
- 60.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 521 / 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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 27
- Against the person
- 7
- Against property
- 20
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 16
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 226 residents
- State safety percentile
- 20.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 11
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -43.6%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault2
- Other Property Damage And Environmental7
- Other Theft3
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
- Theft From Shop3
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 987
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 41th
School list
- Mount Compass Area SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 987 · 41th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 469 students · Top SEA quarter 7%View on My School →
- Mount Compass Preschool CentreOval RoadPreschools
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Victor Harbor Rd - East side (Mt Compass)
- Victor Harbor Rd / Arthur Rd - West side (Mt Compass)
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
4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 5/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.63
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Food & drink(1)
- Eagles Nest Restaurant and BarRestaurant
Sport & outdoors(1)
- Fleurieu Golf CourseGolf course
Other(2)
- Mount Compass Caravan ParkCamp Site
- Mount Compass Caravan ParkCaravan Site
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 4
- 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
- Seaford Day Surgery (21.2 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Private Day Only Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- No emergency department listed
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)
- 56
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 33.2
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
- 27° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 49 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 94 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 161 mm · ~20 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 95 mm · ~12 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· 28 proposals
July 2026
- Detached outbuilding (shed - domestic storage)36 WAYE ST MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Under Assessment
- Construction of an agricultural building (implement and hay shed)228 BAHLOO GLEN RD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Under Assessment
- Retain existing studio building for use as ancillary accommodation and construction of single storey detached dwelling36 WAYE ST MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with associated earthworks, retaining walls and infrastructure4 HUTTON PL MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Under Assessment
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage)16A ARTHUR RD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Under Assessment
June 2026
- Construction of 2.0m high retaining wall and associated earthworks9 GEORGE FRANCIS DR MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Construction of Ancillary accommodation40 ARTHUR RD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Under Assessment
- Land Division (1 into 2)4 BURGESS DR MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Under Assessment
- Install fibreglass swimming pool and safety features83 HEYSEN BVD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Construction of two carports31E CLELAND GULLY RD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Construct outbuilding, dwelling alterations and conversion of existing garage to habitable room33 BAHLOO GLEN RD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Under Assessment
May 2026
- Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling including associated earthworks and landscaping6 HUTTON PL MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Replacement tennis fencing - 3m high chain wire.LOT 7 PETERS TCE MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
April 2026
- Construction of two storey detached dwelling with associated earthworks and retaining walls9 GEORGE FRANCIS DR MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodation, verandah and deck20 HAYWOOD CT MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah5 GEORGE FRANCIS DR MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage)40 ARTHUR RD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding6 CLYDE TCE MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling21 WRIGHT AV MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
March 2026
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage)50 SPRINGVALE TCE MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Under Assessment
- Construction of a storage shed and extension of an existing shed52 SAND MINE RD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210;58 SAND MINE RD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Under Assessment
- Construction of two verandahs17 HAYWOOD CT MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
February 2026
- Construction of Retaining Walls to a maximum height of 1.4m36 WAYE ST MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Construction of two (2) verandahs with an associated barbeque and seating83 HEYSEN BVD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Swimming pool & safety fences101 ARTHUR RD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
January 2026
- Verandah19 GEORGE FRANCIS DR MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding52 GEORGE FRANCIS DR MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Construction of a two-storey dwelling, associated earthworks and access drivewayLOT 13 CLELAND GULLY RD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Under Assessment
2025· 15 proposals
November 2025
- Construction of two (2) self-storage facilities (stores) comprising overall 122 units with associated security fencing and advertisement displayLOT 11 SAND MINE RD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Under Assessment
October 2025
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and carport (outbuilding)16 HUTTON PL MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Demolition and construction of a new veraandah7 WRIGHT AV MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
September 2025
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage)13 PETERS TCE MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Construction of a swimming pool and associated safety fences17 HAYWOOD CT MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling33 SLATER AV MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Construct additions to existing office in association with existing caravan and tourist park83 HEYSEN BVD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Under Assessment
August 2025
- Construction of a carport3 BEAUMONT CT MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural building (partially open-sided)2018 VICTOR HARBOR RD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding1 GOYDER RD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
July 2025
- Partial demolition, building alterations and construct single storey dwelling additions40 VICTOR HARBOR RD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Under Assessment
- Construction of a dwelling addition with associated building alterations27 PETERS TCE MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
June 2025
- Construction of a 16metre long rear boundary retaining wall and 1.8metre high fence on top11 WATSON DR MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Construction of an Outbuilding (storage shed)83 HEYSEN BVD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Construction of a gabion retaining wall (maximum height 2.0 metres)5 EKERS CT MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision 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 · 2026 · Updated
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Road RepairGoolwa Road, Victor Harbor Rd16 Mar 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Dwelling - The Government Roadman's HouseVictor Harbor Road MOUNT COMPASSState 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 17.8 km away).
Coalition 50.3%Labor 49.7%
5.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Mount CompassLabor 46.7% · Coalition 53.3% TPP (2025)2.8 km away
- WillungaLabor 64.5% · Coalition 35.5% TPP (2025)11.7 km away
- MypongaLabor 48.8% · Coalition 51.2% TPP (2025)12.3 km away
- Sellicks BeachLabor 66.3% · Coalition 33.7% TPP (2025)13.3 km away
- Aldinga BeachLabor 67.3% · Coalition 32.7% TPP (2025)14.7 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)
- 6/10
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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