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Mount George SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mount George SA is 276 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount George is $1,093 per week ($56,836 per year). Median rent in Mount George is $210 per week ($910 per month). Mount George has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount George has a population density of 33.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mount George is England. The most common religion is No Religion (62% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount George is $2,263.

There were 4 recorded offences in Mount George in 2024-25, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (2 offences).

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Mount George Population

residents (Census 2021)

Mount George Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,093/wk

$56,836 per year

#732 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$210/wk

$910 per month

#7231 of 14,663

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Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,263/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Mount George Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (135) Female 50.5% (138)

Population Density

33.6

people per km²

276 people · 8.2 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$3,049

Family income/wk

Mount George Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

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)

Mount George Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.0% 51 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

48.0% 47 dwellings

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

Mount George Country of Birth

Australia

89.2%

England

6.7%

Germany

4.2%

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

Mount George Religion

No Religion

62.3%

Catholic

11.3%

Anglican

9.4%

Uniting Church

4.9%

Lutheran

3.4%

Baptist

3.4%

Not stated

3.0%

Christian (other)

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount George Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

72.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

9.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.4%

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

Mount George Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

Mount George Employment

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Employed full-time

29.5% 62 people

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Employed part-time

28.1% 59 people

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Not in labour force

42.4% 89 people

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

Mount George Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

39.4%

Certificate III/IV

22.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.3%

Postgraduate Degree

14.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.6%

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

Mount George Occupation

Professionals

44.8%

Managers

21.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.4%

Community & Personal Service

10.5%

Labourers

8.6%

Clerical & Administrative

3.8%

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

Mount George Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.4%

Health

16.8%

Society & Culture

15.0%

Engineering

13.1%

Architecture & Building

11.2%

Education

9.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.5%

Agriculture & Environment

2.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.8%

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

Mount George Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount George Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

5.0%

$300-$399/wk

4.0%

$500-$649/wk

8.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.0%

$4,000+/wk

30.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount George Marital Status

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Married

57.6% 133

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Separated

2.2% 5

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Divorced

11.3% 26

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Widowed

3.5% 8

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Never married

25.5% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount George Ancestry

English

34.6%

Australian

27.6%

Scottish

11.5%

German

9.1%

Irish

6.7%

Dutch

2.4%

Other

2.1%

French

1.6%

Greek

1.1%

Italian

1.1%

Lebanese

1.1%

Maltese

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount George School & University Attendance

Pre-school

17.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

16.1%

Primary — Government

16.1%

Primary — Catholic

16.1%

Secondary — Government

16.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

12.5%

Vocational Education

5.4%

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

Mount George Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.1% 6

✅

No need for assistance

98.9% 524

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

Mount George Volunteering

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Volunteer

33.5% 73

—

Not a volunteer

66.5% 145

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount George Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

7.1%

$800-$999/mo

11.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

7.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

33.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

14.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mount George How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.9%

Did not go to work

18.9%

Car (passenger)

8.5%

Truck

4.7%

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

Mount George Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.1%

2 vehicles

44.8%

3 vehicles

21.0%

4+ vehicles

16.2%

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

Mount George Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

12.3%

3 bedrooms

37.7%

4 bedrooms

37.7%

5 bedrooms

7.5%

6+ bedrooms

4.7%

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

Mount George Population Mobility

1.5%

moved in the last year

25.0%

moved in the last 5 years

0.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount George Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

525

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount George Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Arthritis

Diabetes

Asthma

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

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

Mount George Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.8%

$1-$149/wk

7.8%

$150-$299/wk

2.0%

$300-$399/wk

2.4%

$400-$499/wk

2.0%

$500-$649/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

4.9%

$800-$999/wk

7.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.4%

$3,500+/wk

13.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount George Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.2%

Couple — no children

37.5%

Couple — no children under 15

19.6%

One parent — no children under 15

2.1%

One parent — children under 15

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount George Military Service

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Previously served

1.8% 4

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Never served

98.2% 214

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mount George Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

24.2% 53

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Did not provide

75.8% 166

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount George Children Ever Born

No children

32.5%

1 child

26.0%

2 children

22.1%

3 children

15.6%

4 children

3.9%

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

Mount George 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

Mount George Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.6%

5–14 hours

31.8%

15–29 hours

23.8%

30+ hours

14.0%

Did not do domestic work

9.8%

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

Mount George Household Size

1 person

23.5%

2 persons

41.2%

3 persons

12.7%

4 persons

16.7%

5 persons

2.9%

6+ persons

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount George Where Residents Moved From

Same address

265

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Mount George Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.4%

Step family — no other children

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount George Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 4 total

Break & Enter

Property Damage

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Mount George Schools

schools nearby

government

1101

avg ICSEA score

1,739

total students

Stirling East Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 516 students

1138

ICSEA

The Hills Montessori School Independent

Combined · R-9 · 133 students

1105

ICSEA

Aldgate Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 253 students

1092

ICSEA

The Hills Christian Community School Independent

Combined · R-12 · 640 students

1092

ICSEA

Bridgewater Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 197 students

1076

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Mount George Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,416/wk

Median Rent $210/wk

Rent-to-Income 8.7%

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

If you earn X in Mount George

Your weekly income

≈ $10,469/month

Median rent $210/wk

Left after rent $2,206/wk

Rent share 8.7%

Mount George vs State & National Average

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Pop: 138 Income: $704/wk Rent: $225/wk

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Pop: 140 Income: $458/wk Rent: $133/wk

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Pop: 140 Income: $344/wk Rent: $88/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount George

What is the population of Mount George SA?

The population of Mount George SA is 276 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 33.6 people per km².Mount George is ranked #6,199 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mount George?

The median personal income in Mount George SA is $1,093 per week, or $56,836 per year.The median household income is $2,416 per week.Family income is $3,049 per week.Mount George is ranked #732 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mount George?

Median rent in Mount George SA is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 8.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mount George ranks #7,231 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount George?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount George SA is $2,263. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount George?

The median age in Mount George SA is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount George a good suburb to live in?

Mount George is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 276.The median income is $1,093/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.7% 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: 40948. All dollar figures in AUD.