Mount Osmond, SA 5064 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Mount Osmond is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5064, home to 464 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mitcham local government area and roughly 6 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 464
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $2,777 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,142 /week
- Median family income
- $3,125 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Burnside
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - Central and Hills
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Sturt
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $441 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,599
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Seymour College
- Glen Osmond Primary School
- Linden Park Primary School
- Glenunga International High School
- Urrbrae Agricultural High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 9 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 36 bus stops
- Stop 14 Mt Barker Rd - North side
- Stop 19 Portrush Rd - West side
- Stop 19A Portrush Rd - West side
- Stop 19 Portrush Rd - East side
- Stop 13 Glen Osmond Rd - North East side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 15 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 5 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), 7.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Curb serves 43.9% of the 180 resolvable premises in Mount Osmond. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.
- Fibre to the Premises: 37.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 43.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 17.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 413 across postcode 5064 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 12% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 219 theft, 54 vehicle theft, 51 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mount Osmond?
Mount Osmond (SA 5064) had 464 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Burnside local government area.
What is the median rent in Mount Osmond?
The median advertised rent in Mount Osmond is $441/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Mount Osmond?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Mount Osmond covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Seymour College (0.7 km), Glen Osmond Primary School (1.3 km), Linden Park Primary School (1.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Mount Osmond?
Mount Osmond is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (43.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Mount Osmond?
Across postcode 5064, 413 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (219), vehicle theft (54), property damage (51). 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 Osmond?
In Mount Osmond, 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 (7.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Mount Osmond?
36 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Mount Osmond centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 9 bus stops. 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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