Hartley, SA 5255 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Hartley is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5255, home to 149 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Murray Bridge local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 49 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$150 /wk
Population149
Median age50
Area74.3 km²
To CBD49 km
LGAAlexandrina

Demographics

Population
149
Median age
50 years
Median household income
$1,958 /week
Median personal income
$774 /week
Median family income
$2,031 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Alexandrina
Statistical region (SA4)
South Australia - South East
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Mayo
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$150 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,714
Rent share of household income
8%

Schools

  • Eastern Fleurieu Langhorne Creek Campus Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.

Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 525 mm
  • Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 50.5 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 92.0% of the 87 resolvable premises in Hartley. 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: 1.1%
  • Fixed Wireless: 92.0%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 6.9%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 218 across postcode 5255 in the year to FY2024–25 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 75 violent offences, 68 theft, 34 property damage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Hartley?

Hartley (SA 5255) had 149 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Alexandrina local government area.

What is the median rent in Hartley?

The median advertised rent in Hartley is $150/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Hartley?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Hartley covering government sectors. Nearest include: Eastern Fleurieu Langhorne Creek Campus (9.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Hartley?

Hartley is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (92% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Hartley?

Across postcode 5255, 218 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (75), theft (68), property damage (34). 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 Hartley?

In Hartley, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (50.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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