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Monash, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Monash is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 1,097. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,097 Population 4/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
10.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$25,519 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$25,519 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$129,600 home value, $648/mo rent

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About Monash

Monash

Monash is a town in the Riverland area of South Australia. It is on the Sturt Highway between Barmera and Renmark.

People

Population1,097
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,519
Per Capita$25,519
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

B+
Home Value$129,600
Rent$648
Ownership87.1%
Housing Units439

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain10.6 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Population1,097
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Coordinates-34.2384°, 140.5613°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation10.6 inches (268 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,519
Median Age47.0 years

About Monash

Monash is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 1,097. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Monash has a population of 1,097 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 300.0 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,097
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above Australia avg
300.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Monash vs Australia Average

The median household income in Monash is $25,519, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,519 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $491, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 104 business establishments.

Income: Monash vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,519
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,519
Avg Weekly Wage$491

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)104

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Monash is $129,600, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $648 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 87.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 439 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$129,600
54% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$648
44% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership87.1%
Owner-Occupied87.1%
Renter-Occupied12.9%
Housing Units439

Property Tax

Climate in Monash

Monash has an average annual temperature of 17.4°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.1°C), the coldest is Jul (10.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 242 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.1°C / 77°F 16.4° / 33.8° 17.2
Feb 24.4°C / 76°F 16° / 32.8° 20.6
Mar 21.3°C / 70°F 13.2° / 29.4° 13.0
Apr 17°C / 63°F 9.3° / 24.8° 21.6
May 13.3°C / 56°F 6.6° / 20° 14.8
Jun 10.6°C / 51°F 4.3° / 16.8° 19.0
Jul 10.2°C / 50°F 3.8° / 16.6° 18.0
Aug 11.4°C / 53°F 4.4° / 18.4° 20.9
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 6.7° / 22.2° 20.2
Oct 17.4°C / 63°F 9.2° / 25.6° 30.8
Nov 20.7°C / 69°F 12.4° / 29° 21.6
Dec 22.8°C / 73°F 14.4° / 31.3° 24.3
Monash enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 317 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area300.0 sq mi (776.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-34.2384°N, 140.5613°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.6"
72% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.38"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 3, 2007.

Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 136 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 141 km
Oct 23, 2000 New South Wales, Australia M3.6 114 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 131 km
Aug 3, 2007 23 km SSE of Burra, Australia M2.7 146 km
Jun 12, 2007 26 km E of Angaston, Australia M2.5 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in
February 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in
July 51°F (10°C) 1.1 in Coldest
August 53°F (12°C) 1.0 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in Wettest
November 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in

Monash has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 51°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.4") and March the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Monash

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Monash Primary School
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Radio Stations near Monash

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Monash

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cobdogla Irrigation Museum - National Trust
Olivewood-National Trust
Renmark Paringa Community Museum
Wilabalangaloo Reserve-National Trust

Libraries in Monash

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Berri Public Library0.0
Loxton Library0.0
Renmark Library0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Monash

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Monash

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Renmark AirportRMKMedium Airport
Barmera AirportSmall Airport
Loxton AirportSmall Airport
Loxton private stripSmall Airport
Waikerie AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Monash

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Adelaide

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Monash

What is the population of Monash?

Monash has a population of 1,097 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 300.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Monash expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,519, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $129,600 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $648 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Monash?

Monash enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.6 inches.

How is the job market in Monash?

Monash has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $491. There are 104 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Monash?

The median home value in Monash is $129,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $648. The homeownership rate is 87.1%.

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