Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
10 Goyder Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ
General Residential Zone
LEP: Mount Barker District Council Development Plan
Height Limit
2 storeys
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Mount Compass is a small rural village in the Adelaide Hills region, served by its own public primary school and drawing secondary students to nearby Strathalbyn High School. Catholic and independent alternatives are available in Strathalbyn (8 km away). Families should confirm current catchment zoning with the Department for Education.
Likely public catchment
Mount Compass Primary School is the likely public catchment primary; secondary students generally feed to Strathalbyn High School. Verify current catchment boundaries with SA Department for Education.
Nearby schools
Mount Compass Primary School
In catchmentStrathalbyn High School
In catchmentStrathalbyn Primary School
Sacred Heart School, Strathalbyn
Ashton School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Mount Compass is a rural locality with minimal traffic congestion. The area experiences very light traffic volumes typical of regional South Australia, with most congestion occurring during school transport times and local commute periods.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour impact. Light increases in traffic during early morning (7-8am) and late afternoon (4-5pm) due to local commuter movements, but no significant congestion typical of rural areas.
Public Transport
Limited public transport access. Nearest regional bus services are approximately 8-12km away in Meadows or Strathalbyn. Private vehicle required for regular transportation.
Public Transport
No public transport stops found within 1.5km.
Flood Risk
Mount Compass is located in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia at elevated terrain with no major river overlays or known flood study areas. While minor local watercourse flooding is possible during severe events, the suburb sits outside primary flood-affected zones and is not covered by major flood overlays comparable to those in eastern Australia. Standard SA stormwater and drainage compliance applies.
Planning Controls
- •SA Development Plan flood and stormwater management provisions apply
- •Local council (Adelaide Hills Council) DPA requirements for watercourse setbacks and drainage
- •Consideration of minor watercourse flooding from local catchments draining to Inman River system
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Mount Compass is a fringe-rural locality in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia with moderate bushfire risk exposure. The area comprises hilly terrain with native vegetation and dispersed residential properties, typical of CFS bushfire-prone fringe areas. Properties in this locality should be assessed against AS 3959 BAL-19 standards for construction and defensible space maintenance.
Crime & Safety
Mount Compass is a small rural township in the Adelaide Hills region with crime rates significantly below South Australian averages. Property-related crimes such as theft constitute the largest category, typical of rural areas with dispersed populations. Overall safety conditions are favourable with stable crime trends year-on-year.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Mount Compass is a small rural township in the Fleurieu Peninsula with minimal active development activity. The area is characterised by low-density rural residential properties and lifestyle blocks rather than urban growth precincts. Development pressure remains limited, with most activity comprising small-scale lot subdivisions and maintenance of existing township infrastructure; significant residential and commercial growth is concentrated in larger regional centres such as Mount Barker and Adelaide Hills.
Mount Compass Rural Residential Expansion
0.5 kmSmall-scale residential lot subdivisions typical of South Australian rural townships, focusing on 1-5 hectare parcels for lifestyle/farming properties.
Local Retail and Service Hub Upgrade
0 kmMinor upgrades and maintenance to existing township retail, café and community service facilities serving the local population.
Fleurieu Peninsula Regional Infrastructure
15 kmRegional road and utility upgrades across the Fleurieu Peninsula supporting broader connectivity and rural servicing.
Oakbank to Mount Barker Growth Corridor
25 kmBroader regional residential growth focused on larger towns and growth corridors rather than isolated rural villages.
Heritage & Conservation
Mount Compass is a small rural township in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia with limited formal heritage listings. The area has modest local heritage character related to early settlement and farming heritage, but no formal conservation area or heritage overlay is typical for this outer-rural locality.
Nearby Heritage Items