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Mount Compass

SA 5210 · Alexandrina

1,580 (2021)1,674 est. (2025)

20
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

1,580
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
100
Safety score
0
Transport score

Mount Compass is a suburb in Alexandrina, SA 5210, about 48km from Adelaide CBD. Recent property sales in Mount Compass are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 14km inland. Mount Compass has an overall score of 20/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

48.1 km
To Adelaide CBD
14.0 km
To coast
$540/wk
Median rent (house)
21.8 km
To nearest station

Demographics

1,580
Population
40
Median age
2.8
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,655
vs NSW median-10.5%
Bachelor degree or higher20.6%
Born in Australia78.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse521 / 0 / 0

Top countries of birth: England (8.48%), South Africa (1.08%), Germany (0.89%), New Zealand (0.63%), Scotland (0.63%)

Top languages: Afrikaans (1.08%), German (0.76%), Italian (0.63%), French (0.38%), Greek (0.32%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for SA. Median weekly rents:

Median rent — house / unit$540 / Data not available wk

Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q3 2025

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

1
Break & enter dwelling63/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
Motor vehicle theftNot reported
Domestic assaultNot reported
RobberyNot reported
4
Non-domestic assault253/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 27 (all categories, latest year)1,709 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

17

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

1
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 994 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Mount Compass Area SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 994

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

0
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationSeaford Railway (21.8 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
15.5°C
Winter max
550mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
11 in suburbCafes/Rest.
00 in suburbParks
0Playgrounds
0Pools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
11 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
1919 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalSouth Coast District Hospital (22.2 km)
Nearest vet15.8 km
Nearest airportAdelaide (46.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

50

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
19
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

14

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

0
Parks
3
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

48

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

1
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.63
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

66

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.27

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

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Frequently asked questions about Mount Compass

Is Mount Compass safe?

Mount Compass has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,709 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is Mount Compass from Adelaide CBD?

Mount Compass is about 48.1 km from Adelaide CBD.

What schools are in Mount Compass?

Mount Compass has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 994 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Mount Compass?

Mount Compass has a transport score of 0/100.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.