SA · 5210

Mount Compass

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Mount Compass, SA 5210.

Mount Compass, SA 5210

About Mount Compass

Welcome to Mount Compass

Mount Compass is a town and locality in the Australian state of South Australia located in the Mount Lofty Ranges, on the A13 south of Adelaide, and north of Victor Harbor. It is a small community, traditionally supported by farming. Both market gardens and dairy have proved lucrative in the area. At the 2016 census, Mount Compass shared a population of 1,457 with adjoining localities.

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Mount Compass, SA 5210.

Population

1,580

residents (2021)

Median age

40

years

Household income

$1,655

median, per week

Median rent

$340

per week

Median mortgage

$1,517

per month

Mortgage / income

21%

comfortable

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Education

Schools in Mount Compass

Government school catchment

Mount Compass Area School

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Recent results

Recently sold in Mount Compass

$840k

3 Light Place

house4 bd · 2 ba · 1 car

Sold ~July 2026

$769k

8 Slater Avenue

house5 bd · 2 ba · 2 car

Sold ~June 2026

$779k

10 Goyder Road

house4 bd · 2 ba · 4 car

Sold ~June 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

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Common questions

Mount Compass suburb FAQ

Is Mount Compass a good place to live?

Mount Compass is a town and locality in the Australian state of South Australia located in the Mount Lofty Ranges, on the A13 south of Adelaide, and north of Victor Harbor. Mount Compass is an established residential suburb in SA, with a population of around 1,580 and 1 school in the area.

What is the population of Mount Compass?

Mount Compass has a population of 1,580 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 40.

What schools are in Mount Compass?

There is 1 school in or near Mount Compass, including Mount Compass Area School.

What suburbs are near Mount Compass?

Suburbs near Mount Compass include Nangkita.