Mount Compass Postcode
South Australia
Mount Compass is a suburb in South Australia, situated around 48 kilometres from Adelaide. The postcode for Mount Compass is 5210, and the telephone area code is 08.
According to the 2021 Census, Mount Compass has a population of 1,580 (764 males, 811 females). The median age is 40 years.
The median weekly household income in Mount Compass is $1,655, with a median personal income of $725 per week.
The median weekly rent is $340 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,517.
In terms of birthplace, 94% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (26), South Africa (17), and Germany (14).
91.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.7% speak another language.
The employment rate in Mount Compass shows 756 people employed (430 full-time, 285 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.8%.
The most common occupations are professionals (93), technicians & trades (77), and managers (61).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Mount Compass has an IRSAD score of 968 placing it in decile 4 (below average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Mount Compass covers an area of 42.8 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 37 persons per km².
Statistically, Mount Compass sits within the Fleurieu - Kangaroo Island area, part of the broader South Australia - South East region. It falls under the Yankalilla local government area.
The federal electorate for Mount Compass is Mayo (Rural).
The 5210 postcode is shared by Mount Compass along with Mount Magnificent and Nangkita.
Mount Compass Details
| Postcode | 5210 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,580 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,655/week |
| Median Personal Income | $725/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $340 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 42.8 km² |
| Population Density | 37/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 539 |
| Completed Year 12 | 35.7% |
| Australian Citizens | 90.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 24 (1.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -35.3595 |
| Longitude | 138.6198 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 48 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Fleurieu - Kangaroo Island |
| Local Government | Yankalilla |
| Federal Electorate | Mayo |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 326 (20.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 187 (11.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 361 (22.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 438 (27.7%) |
| 65+ years | 256 (16.2%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 164 (10.4%) |
| Asthma | 63 (4.0%) |
| Arthritis | 55 (3.5%) |
| Diabetes | 50 (3.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 43 (2.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 26 (1.7%) |
| Cancer | 19 (1.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 108 (20.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 246 (47.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 166 (31.9%) |