Mount Jagged, SA 5211 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Mount Jagged is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5211, home to 155 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Yankalilla local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 71 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$300 /wk
Population155
Median age41
Area39.9 km²
To CBD71 km
LGAAlexandrina

Demographics

Population
155
Median age
41 years
Median household income
$1,800 /week
Median personal income
$814 /week
Median family income
$1,792 /week
Average household size
2.8
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Alexandrina
Statistical region (SA4)
South Australia - South East
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Mayo
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$300 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,957
Rent share of household income
17%

Schools

  • Victor Harbor High School Secondary · Government
  • Victor Harbor R-7 School Primary · Government
  • Investigator College - Victor Harbor Campus Combined · Independent
  • Encounter Lutheran College Combined · Independent

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 18 cafés
  • 13 restaurants
  • 9 pubs and bars
  • 95 parks and reserves
  • 4 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 libraries
  • 7 supermarkets
  • 22 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 8 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 437 mm
  • Reference station: Adelaide Airport, 69.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 55.3% of the 47 resolvable premises in Mount Jagged. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 2.1%
  • Fixed Wireless: 42.6%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 55.3%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 410 across postcode 5211 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 17% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 125 theft, 124 violent offences, 90 property damage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Mount Jagged?

Mount Jagged (SA 5211) had 155 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Alexandrina local government area.

What is the median rent in Mount Jagged?

The median advertised rent in Mount Jagged is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Mount Jagged?

Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Mount Jagged covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Victor Harbor High School (1.9 km), Victor Harbor R-7 School (2.8 km), Investigator College - Victor Harbor Campus (2.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Mount Jagged?

Mount Jagged is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (55.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Mount Jagged?

Across postcode 5211, 410 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (125), violent (124), property damage (90). 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 Jagged?

In Mount Jagged, mean daily temperatures range from 11.5°C to 21.6°C and annual rainfall is 437 mm measured at the Adelaide Airport weather station (69.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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