Median house price
$2.1M
+55% change
SA · Burnside Council
Mount Osmond, 5064
Est. population · Jun 2025
475
Growth (1 yr)
+0.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.0%
Median age
46
Median income
$2,777/wk
Employment rate
61.6%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$2,100,000
Languages at home
14.9%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Arabic, French
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- Heritage area
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Set among the hills of Burnside Council, Mount Osmond is a smaller community with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Education outcomes and school provision stand out relative to comparable suburbs.
Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
Against similar metro suburbs, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because parks and green space, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment, plus growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Mount Osmond snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$990/wk
Population (ERP)
475
+0.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
5.6%
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
#28
among Metro Adelaide · Mature
Safety
17th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
52nd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
95th
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
- 45.5/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 40% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 2841st in Australia
- State rank
- 279th in SA
- Peer rank
- #28 among Metro Adelaide · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #211 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $990
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $2,100,000
- Median price change
- +54.8%
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; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
475(June 2025)
+0.4% annual · +3.0% over 5 years · 52th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.4%
- 5-year growth
- +3.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +14
- Growth rank in SA
- 52th 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 (~500), extrapolated at +0.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 464
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $2,777
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 9 of 162
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,599
- Employment rate
- 61.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 157 / 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)
- 7
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 14.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 232 residents
- State safety percentile
- 16.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 23
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -56.1%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Other Theft1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1
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
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,150
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 95th
School list
- Seymour CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1150 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 715 students · Top SEA quarter 61% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 16 South Eastern Fwy - North West side
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
14 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 cafes · 1 sports centres · 5 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Strong local sport and recreation — 8 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 4/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 2.16
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.16
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Food & drink(1)
- The Halfway Hut @ MOGCCafe
Sport & outdoors(8)
- Mount Osmond Golf CourseGolf course
- Mount Osmond Golf ClubSports centre
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (5)
Transport(1)
1 bus stops
Other(4)
- All Pet's Boarding KennelAnimal Boarding
- Checkpoint 11Information
- Information
- Parking
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)
- 2
- 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
- Burnside Day Surgery (2.9 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)
- 9
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 18.9
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· 8 proposals
July 2026
- Detached dwelling including associated earthworks43 GLENEAGLES RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
June 2026
- Construction of six (6) material bays to store and house sand, stone and bark chips60 MOUNT OSMOND RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
May 2026
- Variation to DA 23012622 (Tourist Accommodation comprising two (2) retreats with associated earthworks, retaining walls and a water tank) to relocate the rainwater tank with associated retaining walls, fencing and earthworks25 MOUNT OSMOND RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (garage) and associated verandah97 MOUNT OSMOND RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
April 2026
- Free standing concrete Pillars3 BIRKDALE CR MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Dwelling addition15 ST ANDREWS AV MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Carport and verandah10 SEAVIEW RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
March 2026
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, including addition of mudroom, internal alterations, and conversion of existing garage to bedrooms; front verandah; carport; deck; swimming pool and associated pool equipment and safety barriers45 GLENEAGLES RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
2025· 12 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling Additions and Alterations - Converting a portion of the existing double garage into a habitable space23 GLENEAGLES RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
November 2025
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, outbuilding (garage), swimming pool with safety barriers, decking, fencing and associated earthworks9 SEAVIEW RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, including addition to upper level and replacement of existing roof34 GLENEAGLES RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
October 2025
- Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling (replacement of existing dwelling), swimming pool and safety barrier, underground rainwater tank and associated earthworks, retaining walls and landscaping25 MOUNT OSMOND RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
- Variation to Development Application 23033496 - Dwelling form and layout, design, reduction to retaining through introduced fill, driveway gradients and water tank location41 MOUNT OSMOND RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
August 2025
- Verandahs81 MOUNT OSMOND RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
June 2025
- Carport and Garage6 SEAVIEW RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Two (2) verandahs81 MOUNT OSMOND RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
March 2025
- Verandah, Deck and Building Alterations (Windows and new cladding)47 MOUNT OSMOND RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
January 2025
- Proposed split level dwelling with undecroft garage, and associated earthworks4 MOUNT OSMOND RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
- Replacement of retaining walls and tennis court fencing34 MOUNT OSMOND RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Outbuilding, and two (2) verandahs70 GLENEAGLES RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
2024· 6 proposals
December 2024
- Replacement fencing61 GLENEAGLES RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including balcony and extension of existing roof above24 GLENEAGLES RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
September 2024
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including associated demolition87 MOUNT OSMOND RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
June 2024
- Verandah68 GLENEAGLES RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
May 2024
- Verandah & Deck9 GLENEAGLES RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Verandah structures x 234 MOUNT OSMOND RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
2023· 8 proposals
November 2023
- Balcony and verandah25 GLENEAGLES RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
September 2023
- Dwelling addition containing partial outdoor entertaining area, internal building works and partial demolition3 STYMIE PL MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
August 2023
- Deck11 SEAVIEW RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
July 2023
- Tourist Accommodation comprising two (2) retreats with associated earthworks, retaining walls and a water tank25 MOUNT OSMOND RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
May 2023
- Replacement retaining wall11 SEAVIEW RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
April 2023
- Outbuilding (shed)24 GLENEAGLES RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
February 2023
- Dwelling additions including internal building works, partial demolition, decking, swimming pool and associated earthworks15 OCEANVIEW CR MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
January 2023
- Elevated tennis court with associated fencing, earthworks, retaining walls and landscaping15 ST ANDREWS AV MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
2022· 6 proposals
November 2022
- Boundary Realignment (2:2) to correct encroachments39 MOUNT OSMOND RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064;41 MOUNT OSMOND RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Verandah17 GLENEAGLES RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
October 2022
- Outbuilding3 BIRKDALE CR MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
September 2022
- Shed28 GLENEAGLES RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Verandah and associated earthworks with retaining wall70 GLENEAGLES RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
July 2022
- Fence27 GLENEAGLES RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision 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
Heritage
4 heritage places
- Dwelling (former Mountain Hut Hotel), All Pet Boarding Village92 Mount Barker Road MOUNT OSMONDState heritage
- Mount Osmond Golf Club Building60 Mount Osmond Road MOUNT OSMONDLocal heritage
- Wheal Augusta Mine SiteLot 26 Mount Barker Road MOUNT OSMONDLocal heritage
- Wheal Gawler Historic SiteChapman Crescent near GLEN OSMONDState 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
- Sturt
- Member of Parliament
- Claire CLUTTERHAM (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 130,300
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.0%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +7.1 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 43.4%Labor 56.6%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.9 km away).
Coalition 45.1%Labor 54.9%
1.7 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +10.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Glen OsmondLabor 53.7% · Coalition 46.3% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- BeaumontLabor 52.6% · Coalition 47.4% TPP (2025)2.2 km away
- Linden ParkLabor 58.9% · Coalition 41.1% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
- GlenungaLabor 60.2% · Coalition 39.8% TPP (2025)2.6 km away
- Myrtle BankLabor 58.2% · Coalition 41.8% TPP (2025)2.9 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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