Monash, SA 5342 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Monash is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5342, home to 1,110 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Unincorporated SA local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 194 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,110
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,488 /week
- Median personal income
- $755 /week
- Median family income
- $1,695 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Berri Barmera
- Statistical region (SA4)
- South Australia - South East
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Barker
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $230 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,148
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Monash Primary School
- Rivergum College
- Glossop High School
- Glossop High School Middle Campus
- Glossop Primary Community School K-7
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 parks and reserves
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 99.2% of the 627 resolvable premises in Monash. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Node: 0.8%
- Fixed Wireless: 99.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 22 across postcode 5342 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 12% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 15 violent offences, 3 property damage, 2 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Monash?
Monash (SA 5342) had 1,110 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Berri Barmera local government area.
What is the median rent in Monash?
The median advertised rent in Monash is $230/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Monash?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Monash covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Monash Primary School (0.2 km), Rivergum College (3.3 km), Glossop High School (4.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Monash?
Monash is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Monash?
Across postcode 5342, 22 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (15), property damage (3), theft (2). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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