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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mount Light Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$830/wk
$43,160 per year
#3098 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
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Mount Light Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.5% (85) Female 46.5% (74)

Population Density

3.0
people per km²
155 people · 51.6 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,285
Family income/wk

Mount Light 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
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mount Light Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
63.0% 34 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
37.0% 20 dwellings

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

Mount Light Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Mount Light Religion

No Religion
58.7%
Anglican
8.7%
Catholic
8.0%
Uniting Church
8.0%
Pentecostal
6.0%
Lutheran
5.3%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
2.7%
Christian (other)
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Light Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
47.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
27.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
17.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.5%

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

Mount Light Employment

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Employed full-time
41.3% 50 people
Employed part-time
33.1% 40 people
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Not in labour force
25.6% 31 people

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

Mount Light Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
47.0%
Bachelor Degree
37.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
10.6%
Postgraduate Degree
4.5%

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

Mount Light Occupation

Professionals
26.8%
Managers
25.0%
Community & Personal Service
14.3%
Clerical & Administrative
12.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.7%
Sales Workers
5.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.4%

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

Mount Light Field of Study

Management & Commerce
31.1%
Engineering
24.4%
Agriculture & Environment
20.0%
Education
8.9%
Society & Culture
8.9%
Health
6.7%

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

Mount Light Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Light Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
7.7%
$650-$799/wk
5.8%
$800-$999/wk
5.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
13.5%
$4,000+/wk
19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Light Marital Status

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Married
62.2% 84
↔️
Separated
4.4% 6
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Divorced
6.7% 9
🕊️
Widowed
2.2% 3
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Never married
24.4% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Light Ancestry

English
36.1%
Australian
27.4%
Scottish
15.1%
German
10.0%
Irish
6.4%
Dutch
2.7%
Sri Lankan
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Light School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
33.3%
Primary — Government
27.3%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
15.2%
Vocational Education
15.2%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
9.1%

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

Mount Light Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.3% 10
No need for assistance
96.7% 291

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

Mount Light Volunteering

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Volunteer
35.3% 42
Not a volunteer
64.7% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Light Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo
21.1%
$800-$999/mo
26.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
15.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mount Light How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
94.1%
Truck
5.9%

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

Mount Light Car Ownership

1 vehicle
22.2%
2 vehicles
39.7%
3 vehicles
20.6%
4+ vehicles
17.5%

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

Mount Light Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
6.1%
3 bedrooms
38.8%
4 bedrooms
49.0%
5 bedrooms
6.1%

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

Mount Light Population Mobility

2.6%
moved in the last year
19.5%
moved in the last 5 years
1.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
72.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Light Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
281
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Light Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
8
Asthma
8
Heart disease
7
Mental health
4

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

Mount Light Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.3%
$1-$149/wk
7.2%
$150-$299/wk
3.6%
$300-$399/wk
3.6%
$400-$499/wk
4.5%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
8.1%
$800-$999/wk
11.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.4%
$3,500+/wk
7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Light Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
39.6%
Couple — no children
36.0%
Couple — no children under 15
18.7%
One parent — children under 15
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Light Military Service

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Previously served
2.4% 3
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Never served
97.6% 122

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mount Light Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
12.8% 16
Did not provide
87.2% 109

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Light Children Ever Born

No children
20.0%
1 child
9.1%
2 children
52.7%
3 children
12.7%
4 children
5.5%

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

Mount Light Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.1%
5–14 hours
31.4%
15–29 hours
15.7%
30+ hours
11.6%
Did not do domestic work
18.2%

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

Mount Light Household Size

1 person
19.7%
2 persons
41.0%
3 persons
18.0%
4 persons
16.4%
6+ persons
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Light Where Residents Moved From

Same address
147
Moved from SA
4
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Mount Light Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Light Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Fraud
2

Offence trend by year:

2021
2023
2025

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

Mount Light Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,937/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.9%

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

If you earn X in Mount Light

≈ $8,394/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,687/wk
Rent share 12.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Mount Light vs State & National Average

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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.