Mount Compass
Location
Mount Compass is a town in the Mount Lofty Ranges, on the A13 south of Adelaide.
Demographics
Population; 1,454
Average age; 40 to 59
| Owns outright | Purchaser | Renting | Not stated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28% | 55% | 14% | 3% |
| Childless Couples | Couples with Children | Single Parents |
|---|---|---|
| 42% | 45% | 13% |
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Schools
Local schools for Mount Compass;
- Mount Compass Area School (R-12)
History
Boundaries were created for the portion within the District Council of Yankalilla during August 1999 and for the portion in the Alexandrina Council during August 2000. The name is derived from Mount Compass, a nearby mountain, whose name was given in respect to the loss of compass at that place by George Gawler, the second Governor of South Australia in about 1840.
Fun Facts
Mount Compass is a small community, traditionally supported by farming. Both market gardens and dairy have proved lucrative in the area
Compass Cup
Since 1973, Mount Compass has hosted the country's only Cow Race, the Compass Cup. Originally conceived by the late Marcy Stewart as a way to bring together the surrounding communities, it has become a regional institution that attracts thousands of visits to the town over the weekend.
Golf Course
The Mount Compass Golf Course (formerly known as Fleurieu Golf Course) was constructed in the late 90s by the late Alan Bennetts. It is an 18-hole, par 72 course and is approx 6,100 metres long.
The course includes a generous practise driving range, putting green and facilities including a bar and restaurant with panoramic vistas acaross the course and surrounding foothills.
* Information accurate as at September 2021 and provided by;
RP Data CoreLogic
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Education
- Mount Compass Area School
- Yundi School
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Recreation
- Hesperilla Conservation Park
- Square Waterhole Conservation Park