Mount George, SA 5155 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Mount George is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5155, home to 276 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mount Barker local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 17 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 276
- Median age
- 53 years
- Median household income
- $2,416 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,093 /week
- Median family income
- $3,049 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Adelaide Hills
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - Central and Hills
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mayo
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $210 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,263
- Rent share of household income
- 9%
Schools
- Bridgewater Primary School
- The Hills Montessori School
- The Hills Christian Community School - Verdun
- Stirling East Primary School
- Aldgate Primary School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops
- Stop 45A Carey Gully Rd - West side
- Stop 45A Carey Gully Rd - East side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 pubs and bars
- 9 parks and reserves
- 2 supermarkets
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 525 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 19.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 89.3% of the 121 resolvable premises in Mount George. 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: 89.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 9.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 63 across postcode 5155 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 57% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 21 violent offences, 15 property damage, 11 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mount George?
Mount George (SA 5155) had 276 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 53. It sits within the Adelaide Hills local government area.
What is the median rent in Mount George?
The median advertised rent in Mount George is $210/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Mount George?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Mount George covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Bridgewater Primary School (1.4 km), The Hills Montessori School (2.7 km), The Hills Christian Community School - Verdun (2.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Mount George?
Mount George is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (89.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Mount George?
Across postcode 5155, 63 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (21), property damage (15), break-ins (11). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Mount George?
In Mount George, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (19 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Mount George?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Mount George centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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