South Australia · Suburb Profile

Montacute SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Montacute SA is 332 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Montacute is $805 per week ($41,860 per year). Median rent in Montacute is $370 per week ($1,603 per month). Montacute has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Montacute has a population density of 11.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Montacute is England. The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Montacute is $2,221.

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

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Montacute Population

residents (Census 2021)

Montacute Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$805/wk

$41,860 per year

#3540 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$370/wk

$1,603 per month

#2711 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,221/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Montacute Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (162) Female 50.8% (167)

Population Density

11.3

people per km²

332 people · 29.5 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,222

Family income/wk

Montacute 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Montacute Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

57.1% 52 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

42.9% 39 dwellings

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

Montacute Country of Birth

Australia

84.8%

England

9.4%

Germany

5.8%

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

Montacute Religion

No Religion

54.7%

Catholic

16.0%

Uniting Church

8.5%

Not stated

8.1%

Anglican

5.2%

Baptist

3.3%

Buddhism

2.6%

Eastern Orthodox

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Montacute Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

73.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

11.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.8%

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

Montacute Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Montacute Employment

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Employed full-time

36.3% 89 people

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Employed part-time

24.1% 59 people

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Unemployed

1.2% 3 people

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Not in labour force

38.4% 94 people

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

Montacute Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

28.5%

Certificate III/IV

24.7%

Postgraduate Degree

17.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

13.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.9%

Certificate I/II

1.9%

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

Montacute Occupation

Professionals

47.4%

Managers

14.7%

Clerical & Administrative

11.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.5%

Community & Personal Service

8.6%

Sales Workers

4.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.3%

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

Montacute Field of Study

Society & Culture

19.8%

Health

19.8%

Engineering

18.9%

Management & Commerce

14.2%

Architecture & Building

7.5%

Education

7.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.7%

Agriculture & Environment

4.7%

Creative Arts

2.8%

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

Montacute Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Montacute Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

4.7%

$400-$499/wk

7.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.7%

$650-$799/wk

4.7%

$800-$999/wk

7.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.5%

$4,000+/wk

20.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Montacute Marital Status

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Married

52.0% 143

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Separated

2.5% 7

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Divorced

9.1% 25

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Widowed

1.8% 5

👤

Never married

34.5% 95

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Montacute Ancestry

English

31.1%

Australian

22.6%

Irish

9.2%

Scottish

9.2%

German

8.7%

Other

7.9%

Italian

4.3%

Dutch

3.2%

Croatian

1.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.9%

Greek

0.6%

Indian

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Montacute School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

26.9%

Primary — Government

25.4%

Primary — Catholic

14.9%

Vocational Education

14.9%

Secondary — Catholic

7.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.0%

Pre-school

4.5%

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

Montacute Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.1% 13

✅

No need for assistance

97.9% 603

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

Montacute Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

35.3% 88

—

Not a volunteer

64.7% 161

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Montacute Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

11.4%

$600-$799/mo

8.6%

$800-$999/mo

14.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

8.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

11.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Montacute How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

87.3%

Did not go to work

8.7%

Car (passenger)

4.0%

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

Montacute Car Ownership

1 vehicle

16.5%

2 vehicles

46.1%

3 vehicles

17.4%

4+ vehicles

20.0%

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

Montacute Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

12.8%

3 bedrooms

50.5%

4 bedrooms

27.5%

5 bedrooms

9.2%

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

Montacute Population Mobility

3.6%

moved in the last year

24.0%

moved in the last 5 years

3.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Montacute Indigenous Population

0.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

612

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Montacute Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Heart disease

Asthma

Cancer

Arthritis

Dementia

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

Montacute Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.6%

$1-$149/wk

2.9%

$150-$299/wk

6.8%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

9.2%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.9%

$3,500+/wk

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Montacute Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.3%

Couple — no children

27.6%

Couple — no children under 15

25.1%

One parent — no children under 15

3.5%

One parent — children under 15

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Montacute Military Service

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Previously served

3.2% 8

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Never served

96.8% 242

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Montacute Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

18.6% 47

—

Did not provide

81.4% 206

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Montacute Children Ever Born

No children

34.3%

1 child

13.1%

2 children

38.4%

3 children

14.1%

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

Montacute When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Montacute Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.9%

5–14 hours

34.8%

15–29 hours

17.2%

30+ hours

12.5%

Did not do domestic work

13.7%

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

Montacute Household Size

1 person

20.0%

2 persons

29.6%

3 persons

13.9%

4 persons

22.6%

5 persons

6.1%

6+ persons

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Montacute Where Residents Moved From

Same address

292

Moved from SA

Moved from overseas

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

Montacute Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

93.0%

Step family — no other children

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Montacute Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Montacute Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,850/wk

Median Rent $370/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.0%

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

If you earn X in Montacute

Your weekly income

≈ $8,017/month

Median rent $370/wk

Left after rent $1,480/wk

Rent share 20.0%

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Income: $876/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $70/wk

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Income: $858/wk Rent: $315/wk Save: $55/wk

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Income: $717/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $50/wk

Montacute vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Avoca Dell

Pop: 166 Income: $840/wk Rent: $252/wk

Hallett

Pop: 166 Income: $509/wk Rent: $140/wk

Moorook South

Pop: 166 Income: $622/wk Rent: $200/wk

Yundi

Pop: 168 Income: $706/wk Rent: $225/wk

Green Fields

Pop: 170 Income: $587/wk Rent: $323/wk

Moorook

Pop: 171 Income: $550/wk Rent: $143/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Montacute

What is the population of Montacute SA?

The population of Montacute SA is 332 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.3 people per km².Montacute is ranked #5,801 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Montacute?

The median personal income in Montacute SA is $805 per week, or $41,860 per year.The median household income is $1,850 per week.Family income is $2,222 per week.Montacute is ranked #3,540 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Montacute?

Median rent in Montacute SA is $370 per week ($1,603 per month).Rent represents 20.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Montacute ranks #2,711 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Montacute?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Montacute SA is $2,221. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Montacute?

The median age in Montacute SA is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Montacute a good suburb to live in?

Montacute is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 332.The median income is $805/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.0% 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: 40907. All dollar figures in AUD.