South Australia · Suburb Profile

Monteith SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Monteith SA is 104 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Monteith is $657 per week ($34,164 per year). Median rent in Monteith is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Monteith has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Monteith has a population density of 5.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Monteith is $934.

There were 1 recorded offences in Monteith in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Monteith Population

residents (Census 2021)

Monteith Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$657/wk

$34,164 per year

#6209 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$934/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Monteith Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (55) Female 49.1% (53)

Population Density

5.3

people per km²

104 people · 19.8 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,437

Family income/wk

Monteith Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

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)

Monteith Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

70.0% 21 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

30.0% 9 dwellings

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

Monteith Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Monteith Religion

No Religion

46.1%

Catholic

14.7%

Anglican

10.8%

Pentecostal

7.8%

Uniting Church

6.9%

Christian (other)

4.9%

Not stated

4.9%

Lutheran

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Monteith Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

40.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

23.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.3%

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

Monteith Employment

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Employed full-time

37.5% 30 people

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Employed part-time

32.5% 26 people

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Not in labour force

30.0% 24 people

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

Monteith Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

100.0%

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

Monteith Occupation

Community & Personal Service

35.7%

Managers

21.4%

Professionals

21.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.4%

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

Monteith Field of Study

Architecture & Building

24.0%

Agriculture & Environment

24.0%

Society & Culture

24.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

16.0%

Management & Commerce

12.0%

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

Monteith Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Monteith Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

18.2%

$650-$799/wk

22.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

22.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.6%

$4,000+/wk

22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Monteith Marital Status

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Married

53.4% 47

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Divorced

11.4% 10

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Widowed

3.4% 3

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Never married

31.8% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Monteith Ancestry

English

36.4%

Australian

26.6%

German

14.3%

Irish

5.2%

Italian

5.2%

Scottish

3.9%

Other

3.9%

Chinese

2.6%

Polish

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Monteith School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt

42.9%

Primary — Government

19.0%

Secondary — Government

19.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

19.0%

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

Monteith Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.6% 3

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No need for assistance

98.4% 190

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

Monteith Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.5% 20

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Not a volunteer

76.5% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Monteith Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Monteith How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.6%

Walked only

10.5%

Did not go to work

7.9%

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

Monteith Car Ownership

1 vehicle

25.0%

2 vehicles

25.0%

3 vehicles

34.4%

4+ vehicles

15.6%

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

Monteith Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

12.8%

3 bedrooms

48.7%

4 bedrooms

38.5%

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

Monteith Population Mobility

3.0%

moved in the last year

14.9%

moved in the last 5 years

6.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

69.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Monteith Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

199

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Monteith Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Arthritis

Cancer

Asthma

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

Monteith Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.8%

$1-$149/wk

10.4%

$150-$299/wk

10.4%

$300-$399/wk

5.2%

$400-$499/wk

5.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

14.3%

$800-$999/wk

9.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Monteith Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.7%

Couple — no children

34.9%

One parent — no children under 15

11.6%

Couple — no children under 15

8.1%

One parent — children under 15

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Monteith Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.3% 9

—

Did not provide

88.8% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Monteith Children Ever Born

No children

42.9%

2 children

35.7%

3 children

21.4%

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

Monteith Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.4%

5–14 hours

29.3%

15–29 hours

19.5%

30+ hours

20.7%

Did not do domestic work

6.1%

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

Monteith Household Size

1 person

15.8%

2 persons

57.9%

3 persons

7.9%

4 persons

10.5%

6+ persons

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Monteith Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Monteith Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Monteith Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,312/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.1%

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

If you earn X in Monteith

Your weekly income

≈ $5,685/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,062/wk

Rent share 19.1%

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Income: $578/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

Waikerie

Income: $581/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

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Income: $730/wk Rent: $215/wk Save: $35/wk

Loxton

Income: $664/wk Rent: $221/wk Save: $29/wk

Monash (SA)

Income: $755/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk

Kapunda

Income: $625/wk Rent: $246/wk Save: $4/wk

Monteith vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Angas Valley

Pop: 52 Income: $433/wk Rent: $210/wk

Baroota

Pop: 52 Income: $706/wk Rent: $575/wk

Bethel

Pop: 52 Income: $875/wk Rent: $250/wk

Emu Downs

Pop: 52 Income: $514/wk

Karkoo

Pop: 52 Income: $1,041/wk Rent: $150/wk

Mannanarie

Pop: 52 Income: $1,100/wk Rent: $120/wk

Compare Monteith

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Frequently Asked Questions About Monteith

What is the population of Monteith SA?

The population of Monteith SA is 104 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.3 people per km².Monteith is ranked #8,825 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Monteith?

The median personal income in Monteith SA is $657 per week, or $34,164 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.Monteith is ranked #6,209 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Monteith?

Median rent in Monteith SA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 19.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Monteith ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Monteith?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Monteith SA is $934. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Monteith?

The median age in Monteith SA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Monteith a good suburb to live in?

Monteith is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 104.The median income is $657/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.1% 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: 40909. All dollar figures in AUD.