Mount Templeton SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mount Templeton SA is 50 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Templeton is $662 per week ($34,424 per year). Median rent in Mount Templeton is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Mount Templeton has a median age of 29 years, younger than the national median of 38. Mount Templeton has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Templeton is $867.

There were 1 recorded offences in Mount Templeton in 2025-26, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Mount Templeton Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mount Templeton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$662/wk
$34,424 per year
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Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
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Median Age
29years
9 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$867/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Mount Templeton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.2% (25) Female 46.8% (22)

Population Density

0.8
people per km²
50 people · 61.9 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,749
Family income/wk

Mount Templeton Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
45-49
50-54
60-64
65-69
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mount Templeton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
72.7% 8 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
27.3% 3 dwellings

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

Mount Templeton Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Mount Templeton Religion

No Religion
51.1%
Christian (other)
17.8%
Anglican
8.9%
Lutheran
8.9%
Uniting Church
6.7%
Not stated
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Templeton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
44.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
22.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.3%

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

Mount Templeton Employment

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Employed full-time
23.1% 6 people
Employed part-time
15.4% 4 people
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Not in labour force
61.5% 16 people

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

Mount Templeton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
75.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
25.0%

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

Mount Templeton Occupation

Clerical & Administrative
100.0%

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

Mount Templeton Field of Study

Engineering
57.1%
Health
42.9%

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

Mount Templeton Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Templeton Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Templeton Marital Status

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Married
47.5% 19
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Divorced
12.5% 5
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Never married
40.0% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Templeton Ancestry

English
55.8%
Australian
34.9%
German
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Templeton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
62.5%
Pre-school
37.5%

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

Mount Templeton Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.9% 4
No need for assistance
95.1% 78

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

Mount Templeton Volunteering

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Volunteer
27.8% 10
Not a volunteer
72.2% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Templeton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Mount Templeton Car Ownership

1 vehicle
14.3%
2 vehicles
42.9%
3 vehicles
14.3%
4+ vehicles
28.6%

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

Mount Templeton Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Mount Templeton Population Mobility

9.1%
moved in the last year
21.6%
moved in the last 5 years
5.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
48.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Templeton Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
83
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Templeton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
6
Asthma
4

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

Mount Templeton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
13.6%
$300-$399/wk
18.2%
$500-$649/wk
18.2%
$650-$799/wk
27.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Templeton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
47.2%
Couple — no children
33.3%
One parent — no children under 15
11.1%
One parent — children under 15
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Templeton Military Service

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Previously served
11.8% 4
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Never served
88.2% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mount Templeton Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
27.8% 10
Did not provide
72.2% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Templeton Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Mount Templeton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
9.4%
5–14 hours
25.0%
15–29 hours
21.9%
30+ hours
21.9%
Did not do domestic work
21.9%

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

Mount Templeton Household Size

1 person
20.0%
2 persons
40.0%
3 persons
20.0%
4 persons
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Templeton Where Residents Moved From

Same address
40
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Mount Templeton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Templeton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Mount Templeton Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,292/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.3%

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

If you earn X in Mount Templeton

≈ $5,599/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,042/wk
Rent share 19.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Mount Templeton vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Templeton

What is the population of Mount Templeton SA?

The population of Mount Templeton SA is 50 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Mount Templeton?

The median personal income in Mount Templeton SA is $662 per week, or $34,424 per year.The median household income is $1,292 per week.Family income is $1,749 per week.

How much is rent in Mount Templeton?

Median rent in Mount Templeton SA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 19.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Templeton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Templeton SA is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Templeton?

The median age in Mount Templeton SA is 29 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Templeton a good suburb to live in?

Mount Templeton is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 50.The median income is $662/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.3% 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: 40963. All dollar figures in AUD.