Monarto South SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Monarto South SA is 152 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Monarto South is $606 per week ($31,512 per year). Median rent in Monarto South is $115 per week ($498 per month). Monarto South has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Monarto South has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Monarto South is England. The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Monarto South is $1,464.

There were 4 recorded offences in Monarto South in 2025-26, a rate of 26 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Monarto South Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Monarto South Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$606/wk
$31,512 per year
#6992 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$115/wk
$498 per month
#8557 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,464/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Monarto South Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (76) Female 49.7% (75)

Population Density

1.2
people per km²
152 people · 127.4 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,924
Family income/wk

Monarto South 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
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Monarto South Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
40.8% 20 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
59.2% 29 dwellings

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

Monarto South Country of Birth

Australia
94.2%
England
5.8%

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

Monarto South Religion

No Religion
56.9%
Anglican
8.5%
Lutheran
7.8%
Uniting Church
7.8%
Catholic
7.8%
Pentecostal
4.6%
Not stated
3.9%
Church Christ
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Monarto South Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
51.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
17.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.0%

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

Monarto South Employment

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Employed full-time
37.3% 44 people
Employed part-time
22.9% 27 people
🔍
Unemployed
6.8% 8 people
🏠
Not in labour force
33.1% 39 people

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

Monarto South Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
55.4%
Bachelor Degree
21.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.1%
Certificate I/II
7.1%

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

Monarto South Occupation

Professionals
29.4%
Managers
23.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
11.8%
Clerical & Administrative
5.9%
Sales Workers
5.9%
Labourers
5.9%

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

Monarto South Field of Study

Health
26.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
17.1%
Engineering
17.1%
Management & Commerce
12.2%
Education
9.8%
Society & Culture
9.8%
Agriculture & Environment
7.3%

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

Monarto South Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Monarto South Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
6.1%
$650-$799/wk
10.2%
$800-$999/wk
8.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
14.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.1%
$4,000+/wk
16.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Monarto South Marital Status

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Married
48.8% 61
↔️
Separated
4.0% 5
📋
Divorced
7.2% 9
🕊️
Widowed
2.4% 3
👤
Never married
37.6% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Monarto South Ancestry

English
38.8%
Australian
25.2%
Scottish
9.9%
German
9.1%
Irish
7.0%
Other
4.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.9%
Welsh
1.7%
Spanish
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Monarto South School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
42.9%
Secondary — Government
28.6%
Primary — Catholic
14.3%
Vocational Education
14.3%

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

Monarto South Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.7% 5
No need for assistance
98.3% 297

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

Monarto South Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
21.4% 27
Not a volunteer
78.6% 99

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Monarto South Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo
13.0%
$800-$999/mo
13.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
34.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
13.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
26.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Monarto South How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.3%
Did not go to work
21.7%
Walked only
5.0%

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

Monarto South Car Ownership

1 vehicle
17.9%
2 vehicles
33.9%
3 vehicles
26.8%
4+ vehicles
21.4%

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

Monarto South Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.1%
2 bedrooms
6.1%
3 bedrooms
46.9%
4 bedrooms
34.7%
5 bedrooms
6.1%

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

Monarto South Population Mobility

7.8%
moved in the last year
32.7%
moved in the last 5 years
8.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Monarto South Indigenous Population

2.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
7
Indigenous residents
297
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Monarto South Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
18
Arthritis
8
Asthma
5
Lung condition
3

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

Monarto South Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.1%
$1-$149/wk
4.0%
$150-$299/wk
10.1%
$300-$399/wk
4.0%
$400-$499/wk
9.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.0%
$650-$799/wk
4.0%
$800-$999/wk
7.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.1%
$3,500+/wk
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Monarto South Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
53.3%
Couple — no children
29.5%
One parent — no children under 15
9.8%
Couple — no children under 15
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Monarto South Military Service

🏅
Previously served
2.4% 3
👤
Never served
97.6% 121

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Monarto South Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
10.2% 12
Did not provide
89.8% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Monarto South Children Ever Born

No children
58.5%
2 children
34.1%
3 children
7.3%

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

Monarto South When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
4
1961–1970
9
1981–1990
3
2001–2010
3
2011–2015
4

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

Monarto South Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.2%
5–14 hours
31.2%
15–29 hours
18.4%
30+ hours
13.6%
Did not do domestic work
13.6%

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

Monarto South Household Size

1 person
22.6%
2 persons
28.3%
3 persons
17.0%
4 persons
15.1%
5 persons
17.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Monarto South Where Residents Moved From

Same address
142
Moved from SA
10

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

Monarto South Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Monarto South Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Theft
3
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Monarto South Rent Prices & Affordability

6%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,774/wk
Median Rent $115/wk
Rent-to-Income 6.5%

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

If you earn X in Monarto South

≈ $7,687/month
Median rent $115/wk
Left after rent $1,659/wk
Rent share 6.5%

Monarto South vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Monarto South

What is the population of Monarto South SA?

The population of Monarto South SA is 152 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.2 people per km².Monarto South is ranked #7,721 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Monarto South?

The median personal income in Monarto South SA is $606 per week, or $31,512 per year.The median household income is $1,774 per week.Family income is $1,924 per week.Monarto South is ranked #6,992 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Monarto South?

Median rent in Monarto South SA is $115 per week ($498 per month).Rent represents 6.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Monarto South ranks #8,557 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Monarto South?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Monarto South SA is $1,464. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Monarto South?

The median age in Monarto South SA is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Monarto South a good suburb to live in?

Monarto South is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 152.The median income is $606/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (6.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40903. All dollar figures in AUD.