Chandlers Hill, SA 5159 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Chandlers Hill is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5159, home to 792 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Onkaparinga local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 15 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 792
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $2,654 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,025 /week
- Median family income
- $2,673 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Onkaparinga
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - South
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mayo
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $370 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,946
- Rent share of household income
- 14%
Schools
- Aberfoyle Hub R-7 School
- Aberfoyle Park High School
- Meridian School
- Our Saviour Lutheran School
- Pilgrim School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 7 bus stops
- Stop 49 Grants Gully Rd - West side
- Stop 48 Chandlers Hill Rd - South side
- Stop 48 Chandlers Hill Rd - North side
- Stop 47 Chandlers Hill Rd - South side
- Stop 47 Chandlers Hill Rd - North West side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 19 parks and reserves
- 5 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 437 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide Airport, 14.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 39.4% of the 284 resolvable premises in Chandlers Hill. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Premises: 35.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 19.0%
- Fixed Wireless: 39.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 6.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 538 across postcode 5159 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 8% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 169 theft, 138 violent offences, 133 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chandlers Hill?
Chandlers Hill (SA 5159) had 792 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Onkaparinga local government area.
What is the median rent in Chandlers Hill?
The median advertised rent in Chandlers Hill is $370/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Chandlers Hill?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Chandlers Hill covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Aberfoyle Hub R-7 School (2.2 km), Aberfoyle Park High School (2.5 km), Meridian School (2.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Chandlers Hill?
Chandlers Hill is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (39.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Chandlers Hill?
Across postcode 5159, 538 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (169), violent (138), property damage (133). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Chandlers Hill?
In Chandlers Hill, mean daily temperatures range from 11.5°C to 21.6°C and annual rainfall is 437 mm measured at the Adelaide Airport weather station (14.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Chandlers Hill?
7 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Chandlers Hill centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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