South Australia · Postcode 5210
Mount Compass postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 48 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Mount Compass at a glance vs SA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against SA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Mount Compass vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Mount Compass | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,655 ≈SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $340 +SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,517 ≈SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 40 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% -SA | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Mount Compass is a locality 48 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5210. It falls within the South Australia - South East region. The local government area is Alexandrina.
According to the 2021 Census, Mount Compass has a population of 1,580 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $1,655, close to the SA average. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, lower than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 24 (1.5% of residents).
Housing in Mount Compass includes a median weekly rent of $340, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517, with 539 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 88.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Mount Compass scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Mount Compass is served by Mount Compass Area School.
Mount Compass is part of the Fleurieu - Kangaroo Island statistical area in South Australia.
Mount Compass details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5210 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,580 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,655/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $725/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $340 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 42.8 km² |
| Population Density | 37/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 539 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 24 (1.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -35.3594672 |
| Longitude | 138.6197818 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 48 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Fleurieu - Kangaroo Island |
| Local Government | Alexandrina |
| Federal Electorate | Mayo |
| State Electorate | Mawson |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 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%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 152 (9.6%) |
| Arthritis | 145 (9.2%) |
| Diabetes | 81 (5.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 61 (3.9%) |
| Cancer | 42 (2.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 30 (1.9%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.3%) |
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%) |
Schools in Mount Compass
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Mount Compass. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Mount Compass
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.