South Australia · Suburb Profile

Monarto SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Monarto, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Monarto SA is 203 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Monarto is $690 per week ($35,880 per year). Median rent in Monarto is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Monarto has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Monarto has a population density of 3.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Monarto is England. The most common religion is No Religion (64% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Monarto is $1,300.

There were 2 recorded offences in Monarto in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Monarto Population

residents (Census 2021)

Monarto Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$690/wk

$35,880 per year

#5661 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Monarto Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (101) Female 49.5% (99)

Population Density

3.2

people per km²

203 people · 63.4 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,031

Family income/wk

Monarto Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Monarto Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.3% 34 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.7% 31 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Monarto Country of Birth

Australia

94.6%

England

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Monarto Religion

No Religion

64.2%

Lutheran

9.8%

Uniting Church

5.7%

Christian (other)

5.2%

Anglican

4.7%

Catholic

4.1%

Not stated

4.1%

Salvation Army

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Monarto Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

26.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Monarto Employment

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Employed full-time

34.0% 48 people

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Employed part-time

24.8% 35 people

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Unemployed

2.1% 3 people

🏠

Not in labour force

39.0% 55 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Monarto Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

61.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.0%

Bachelor Degree

13.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Monarto Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

24.2%

Managers

22.6%

Clerical & Administrative

21.0%

Community & Personal Service

12.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

12.9%

Professionals

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Monarto Field of Study

Engineering

43.2%

Management & Commerce

25.0%

Education

9.1%

Society & Culture

9.1%

Agriculture & Environment

6.8%

Health

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Monarto Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Monarto Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

8.9%

$650-$799/wk

7.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

16.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

19.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.1%

$4,000+/wk

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Monarto Marital Status

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Married

46.2% 72

↔️

Separated

3.2% 5

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Divorced

10.9% 17

🕊️

Widowed

5.1% 8

👤

Never married

34.6% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Monarto Ancestry

English

34.4%

Australian

27.7%

German

15.6%

Scottish

7.4%

Irish

6.4%

Italian

3.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.5%

Welsh

1.4%

Dutch

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Monarto School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.3%

Secondary — Government

30.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

13.9%

Pre-school

11.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Monarto Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.3% 33

✅

No need for assistance

91.7% 365

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Monarto Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

25.2% 38

—

Not a volunteer

74.8% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Monarto Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

69.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Monarto How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.4%

Did not go to work

17.6%

Car (passenger)

7.1%

Other

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Monarto Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.3%

1 vehicle

21.5%

2 vehicles

32.9%

3 vehicles

27.8%

4+ vehicles

11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Monarto Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.4%

2 bedrooms

5.9%

3 bedrooms

60.3%

4 bedrooms

25.0%

5 bedrooms

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monarto Population Mobility

3.7%

moved in the last year

20.8%

moved in the last 5 years

4.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Monarto Indigenous Population

7.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

350

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Monarto Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Cancer

Arthritis

Diabetes

Asthma

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Monarto Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.9%

$1-$149/wk

7.8%

$150-$299/wk

10.2%

$300-$399/wk

3.1%

$400-$499/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.9%

$800-$999/wk

7.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.3%

$3,500+/wk

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Monarto Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

54.8%

Couple — no children

26.5%

Couple — no children under 15

8.4%

One parent — no children under 15

7.7%

One parent — children under 15

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Monarto Military Service

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Previously served

2.6% 4

👤

Never served

97.4% 150

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Monarto Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.0% 24

—

Did not provide

84.0% 126

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Monarto Children Ever Born

No children

26.4%

1 child

15.1%

2 children

43.4%

3 children

15.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Monarto When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Monarto Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.5%

5–14 hours

34.4%

15–29 hours

17.8%

30+ hours

11.5%

Did not do domestic work

17.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Monarto Household Size

1 person

24.1%

2 persons

34.2%

3 persons

11.4%

4 persons

21.5%

5 persons

5.1%

6+ persons

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Monarto Where Residents Moved From

Same address

182

Moved from SA

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Monarto Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.6%

Step family — no other children

10.7%

Blended family — no other children

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Monarto Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Assault

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Monarto Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,471/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Monarto

Your weekly income

≈ $6,374/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,221/wk

Rent share 17.0%

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Monarto vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Kybybolite

Pop: 102 Income: $812/wk Rent: $143/wk

Oodnadatta

Pop: 102 Income: $322/wk Rent: $73/wk

Long Flat (SA)

Pop: 103 Income: $944/wk Rent: $253/wk

Gurra Gurra

Pop: 104 Income: $774/wk Rent: $120/wk

Kangaroo Flat (SA)

Pop: 104 Income: $739/wk Rent: $340/wk

Lochiel (SA)

Pop: 104 Income: $656/wk Rent: $175/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Monarto

What is the population of Monarto SA?

The population of Monarto SA is 203 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.2 people per km².Monarto is ranked #6,930 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Monarto?

The median personal income in Monarto SA is $690 per week, or $35,880 per year.The median household income is $1,471 per week.Family income is $2,031 per week.Monarto is ranked #5,661 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Monarto?

Median rent in Monarto SA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 17.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Monarto ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Monarto?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Monarto SA is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Monarto?

The median age in Monarto SA is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Monarto a good suburb to live in?

Monarto is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 203.The median income is $690/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40902. All dollar figures in AUD.