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Mount Light SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Mount Light, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Mount Light SA is 155 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Light is $830 per week ($43,160 per year). Median rent in Mount Light is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Mount Light has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Light has a population density of 3.0 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (59% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Light is $1,000.
There were 2 recorded offences in Mount Light in 2025-26, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was fraud (2 offences).
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Mount Light Population
Mount Light Median Income & Rent
Mount Light Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Mount Light Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Mount Light Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Mount Light Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Mount Light Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Mount Light Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Mount Light Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Mount Light Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Mount Light Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Mount Light Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Mount Light Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Mount Light Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Mount Light Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Mount Light Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Mount Light School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Mount Light Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Mount Light Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Mount Light Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Mount Light How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Mount Light Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Mount Light Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Mount Light Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Mount Light Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Mount Light Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Mount Light Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Mount Light Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Mount Light Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Mount Light Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Mount Light Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Mount Light Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Mount Light Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Mount Light Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Mount Light Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Mount Light Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Mount Light Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Light
What is the population of Mount Light SA?
The population of Mount Light SA is 155 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.0 people per km².Mount Light is ranked #7,679 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Mount Light?
The median personal income in Mount Light SA is $830 per week, or $43,160 per year.The median household income is $1,937 per week.Family income is $2,285 per week.Mount Light is ranked #3,098 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Mount Light?
Median rent in Mount Light SA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 12.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mount Light ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Mount Light?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Light SA is $1,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Mount Light?
The median age in Mount Light SA is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Mount Light a good suburb to live in?
Mount Light is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 155.The median income is $830/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.9% 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: 40953. All dollar figures in AUD.