Monash
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Monash, SA 5342.
About Monash
Welcome to Monash
Monash is a small riverside community in South Australia's Riverland region, roughly 190 kilometres north-east of Adelaide via the Sturt Highway. Bordered by the Murray River, it's the kind of place where the pace slows down and the local irrigation channels and citrus groves do a lot of the talking.
With a population of just 1,110 and a median age of 47, Monash suits retirees, farming families and anyone drawn to a quieter rural lifestyle with the river on the doorstep. It's not a suburb chasing trends — it's a settled, practical community built around agriculture and the Murray.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Monash revolves around the river and the land. Locals fish, boat and picnic along the Murray, and the surrounding orchards and vineyards give the area its distinctly productive, agricultural character. Dining out generally means a drive to the larger Riverland centres nearby, but that's part of the appeal for residents who've chosen Monash precisely for its low-key, unhurried pace rather than a busy main street.
Schools & families
Monash Primary and Preschool serves the local community, giving younger families a genuine local option without needing to travel for the early years of schooling. Secondary students typically head to schools in neighbouring Riverland towns, a common pattern across this string of small river communities.
Getting around
The Sturt Highway is the key link, connecting Monash to neighbouring Riverland towns and, eventually, back to Adelaide. Most day-to-day movement is by car, and the flat, open roads of the region make for straightforward driving whether you're heading to a larger centre for shopping or further afield for work. Public transport options are limited, which is typical of small rural Riverland suburbs, so a household vehicle is essentially a given here.
Parks & recreation
The Murray River is Monash's biggest recreational asset, offering swimming, fishing, kayaking and riverside walking for residents. Being part of the broader Riverland, the area also lends itself to exploring nearby irrigation areas, wetlands and conservation parks, giving outdoors-minded residents plenty to do without straying far from home.
Housing & architecture
Housing in Monash is overwhelmingly detached — current listings show 95% houses and 5% land, reflecting its rural residential character. Blocks tend to be generous, in keeping with the district's farming heritage, and buyers are typically drawn to the space, privacy and river proximity rather than density or new-build architecture.
The property market
Monash's property market is small and specialised, dominated by houses on larger rural or semi-rural blocks, with a modest amount of vacant land also available for those wanting to build. It's a market that appeals to a specific buyer — those wanting Riverland lifestyle and space over suburban convenience — rather than one driven by high turnover or rapid growth, and with a population base of only 1,110, listings and sales activity remain naturally limited compared with larger regional centres.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Monash, SA 5342.
Population
1,110
residents (2021)
Median age
47
years
Household income
$1,488
median, per week
Median rent
$230
per week
Median mortgage
$1,148
per month
Mortgage / income
18%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Monash
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Monash
$199k
26 Randell Terrace
Sold ~July 2026
$410k
10 Jackson Street
Sold ~July 2026
$220k
116 Bollenhagen Road
Sold ~June 2026
$415k
89 Morrison Road
Sold ~June 2026
$695k
7 Mcdonald Road
Sold ~June 2026
$775k
4 Tooravale Road
Sold ~June 2026
$675k
18706 Sturt Highway
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
Explore the area
Properties & amenities in Monash
Compare the area
Price map around Monash
Every listing for sale near Monash, coloured by price — so you can see how it stacks up against the streets and suburbs next door.
Loading price map…
Common questions
Monash suburb FAQ
Is Monash a good place to live?
Monash is a town in the Riverland area of South Australia. Monash is an established residential suburb in SA, with a population of around 1,110 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Monash?
Monash has a population of 1,110 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 47.
What schools are in Monash?
There is 1 school in or near Monash, including Monash Primary and Preschool.
Fresh to market
New this week in Monash
Open Plan living in the Heart of Monash
Long-Term Tenant, Immediate Returns
Available now