What is Mount George known for?

Mount George is known for its peaceful Adelaide Hills setting and the adjacent Mount George Conservation Park, which offers native bushland and walking trails. The locality takes its name from this conservation reserve, established in 1999.

How far is Mount George from Adelaide CBD?

Mount George is approximately 17 kilometres south-east of the Adelaide CBD, making it about a 20 to 40-minute drive depending on traffic via the South Eastern Freeway.

Does Mount George have public transport?

Mount George is near Bridgewater railway station (approximately 2 km), which is served by the Belair Line to Adelaide. Adelaide Metro bus services also connect the area to the city, though a car is the most practical transport option for most residents.

What is the population of Mount George?

According to the 2021 Census, Mount George has a population of 276 residents across 8.2 square kilometres, making it a small, low-density locality within the Adelaide Hills Council area.

Is Mount George a good place to live?

Mount George appeals to those seeking a quiet, bush-fringed lifestyle close to Adelaide. Residents enjoy proximity to the Adelaide Hills' wineries, orchards, and the heritage township of Hahndorf, while still being within reasonable commuting distance of the city.

What is the postcode for Mount George?

The postcode for Mount George, SA is 5155, which is shared with the neighbouring locality of Bridgewater.

Mount George

SA 5155 • South Australia

276

Population (2021)

N/A

Median Income

8.20 km²

Area

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Median Rent

Adelaide HillsSemi-RuralBushlandPeaceful

About Mount George

Mount George is a small locality in the Adelaide Hills, situated approximately 17 kilometres south-east of the Adelaide CBD within the Adelaide Hills Council area. Established as a named locality in 1999, it takes its name from the adjacent Mount George Conservation Park. With a 2021 Census population of 276 residents across 8.2 square kilometres, it is a quiet, low-density locality set among the wooded hillsides and valleys characteristic of the inner Adelaide Hills.

The locality neighbours Bridgewater (sharing postcode 5155) and is close to Hahndorf, the popular German-heritage village and Adelaide Hills visitor destination. Mount George Conservation Park provides walking trails and native bushland for residents to enjoy, while the broader Adelaide Hills region is renowned for its wineries, orchards, and farm-gate produce. Residents enjoy a serene semi-rural lifestyle while remaining within easy reach of Adelaide's southern suburbs and the services of Stirling and Hahndorf.

Mount George falls under postcode 5155 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Heysen electorate.

📍 Location

State

South Australia

Postcode

5155

Urban Area

N/A

LGA / Council

N/A

Federal Electorate

Mayo

State Electorate

Heysen

Type

Locality

Timezone

Adelaide (UTC+9:30)

Coordinates

-35.02°, 138.76°

Statistical Area

N/A

Area

8.20 km²

Elevation

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bridgewater

2 km

~25 min walk

Bus Services

Adelaide Metro route 864 / Hills regional services — Adelaide City (Grenfell Street) Approx 45-55 min

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance

17 km

By Train

Belair Line via Bridgewater (~35 min to Adelaide)

By Car (Peak)

25-40 min

By Car (Off-Peak)

20-25 min

🛣️ South Eastern Freeway provides fast access to Adelaide; car is the most practical option for daily commuting

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Rural-character hillside locality with no local shops; a car is needed for all daily errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016

Census 2021

276

▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016

N/A

Income 2021

N/A

▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

💰 Income: ABS Census 2021