Monash

City in South Australia, Australia

Overview

Monash is a charming small town located in South Australia's Riverland region, offering a tranquil rural lifestyle with easy access to the famous Murray River. The town is well-known for its expansive parks and family-friendly atmosphere, ideal for a relaxed getaway or an outdoor adventure.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
South Australia
Population
5,644
Time Zone
Australia/Adelaide
Coordinates
-34.24°, 140.56°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,960
Local Cost
$1,238
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
18.4°C
Summer Avg
25.9°C
Winter Avg
10.9°C
Record High
49.4°C
Record Low
-0.8°C
Humidity
51%
Precipitation
244 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
RMK
Distance
11 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 57/100.