SA · Adelaide Hills Council
Montacute, SA, 5134
Current weather
9.3°CDense drizzle
96% humidity · 25 km/h wind · 11.4° / 8.6° today · 23 mm rain
Desirability index
#20 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Montacute is a small locality in the Adelaide Hills area, home to around 332 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 6 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 18.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $450, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 332
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $1,850
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 9 of 116
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,221
- Employment rate
- 58.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 7 / 0 / 0
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $450
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 6
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 18.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 83 residents
- State safety percentile
- 23.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 4
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Sct - Residence1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury3
- Threatening Behaviour1
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
33 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
June 2026
- Outbuilding and parking of two (2) vehicles exceeding 3 tonnes tare weight1132 MONTACUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Under Assessment
March 2026
- Single-storey detached dwelling and associated deck, outbuilding, 130kL water tank (above ground), and associated earthworks (147.28 cubic metres)354 MOORES RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Under Assessment
February 2026
- New Garage61 NARROW RANGE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
2025· 8 proposals
December 2025
- Verandah8 VALLEY RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
October 2025
- Boundary realignment (2 into 2)1202 MONTACUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134;LOT 48 MONTACUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
September 2025
- Outbuilding and partial demolition of existing outbuilding69 TREBILCOCK GULLY RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
July 2025
- Construction of two domestic outbuildings61 NARROW RANGE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
June 2025
- Water tank (above ground)819B MONTACUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
May 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)62 VALLEY RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
March 2025
- Tourist accommodation and deck1108 MONTACUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
January 2025
- 4 into 4 Boundary Realignment30 TREBILCOCK GULLY RD MONTACUTE SA 5134;49 SMITHS GULLY RD MONTACUTE SA 5134;6 TREBILCOCK GULLY RD MONTACUTE SA 5134;LOT 6 MONTACUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
2024· 5 proposals
November 2024
- Single storey dwelling, tree damaging activity (removal of Significant Tree - Eucalyptus), outbuilding and associated retaining walls224 CORKSCREW RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
September 2024
- Solar photovoltaic panels (ground mounted)914 MONTACUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
May 2024
- Earthworks (Exceeding 9 cubic metres)911 MONTACUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
March 2024
- Shade sail258B VALLEY RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
- Outbuilding911 MONTACUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
2023· 5 proposals
November 2023
- Outbuilding and associated earthworks136 CORKSCREW RD MONTACUTE SA 5134;LOT 93 CORKSCREW RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
August 2023
- Single storey detached dwelling, retaining walls & associated earthworks234 CORKSCREW RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
- Verandah258B VALLEY RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
June 2023
- Inground Concrete Swimming Pool And Associated Safety Features258B VALLEY RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
January 2023
- Agricultural Building69 TREBILCOCK GULLY RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
2022· 5 proposals
December 2022
- Alterations and Additions to existing dwelling, Verandah and Deck819B MONTACUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
November 2022
- Swimming pool and safety fence14 MOORES RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
August 2022
- Private Bushfire Shelter204 INSTITUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Under Assessment
April 2022
- Outbuilding1149 MONTACUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
February 2022
- Store17A PINKERTON GULLY RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
2021· 6 proposals
September 2021
- Alterations and additions to dwelling1121 MONTACUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
August 2021
- New residential dwelling with attached carport & detached shed & large rural tank with all weather access road.LOT 6 MOORES RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
- Variation to Development Authorisation 19/44/473 - to vary conditions of Development Plan Consent 1 and 3 (revised landscaping plan)814B MONTACUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134;814D MONTACUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
- Verandah1132 MONTACUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
June 2021
- Verandah1096 MONTACUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
- Outbuilding1108 MONTACUTE RD MONTACUTE SA 5134Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
- HOLCIM (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTDMaterials Handling and TransportationEPA licence
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Montacute Valley OrchardsFarm
- St Paul'sPlace of worship
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Montacute Conservation Park
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
9 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 90.3/100
- Cohort rank
- #20 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
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- Montacute Conservation ParkgovernmentNational parks and reserves listing
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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