Hindmarsh Valley, SA 5211 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Hindmarsh Valley is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5211, home to 648 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Yankalilla local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 71 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 648
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $1,485 /week
- Median personal income
- $737 /week
- Median family income
- $1,687 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Victor Harbor
- Statistical region (SA4)
- South Australia - South East
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mayo
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $305 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Encounter Lutheran College
- Victor Harbor R-7 School
- Port Elliot Primary School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 parks and reserves
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, 69.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 49.4% of the 405 resolvable premises in Hindmarsh Valley. 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: 40.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 49.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 9.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 410 across postcode 5211 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 17% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 125 theft, 124 violent offences, 90 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hindmarsh Valley?
Hindmarsh Valley (SA 5211) had 648 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Victor Harbor local government area.
What is the median rent in Hindmarsh Valley?
The median advertised rent in Hindmarsh Valley is $305/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Hindmarsh Valley?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Hindmarsh Valley covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Encounter Lutheran College (8 km), Victor Harbor R-7 School (9.2 km), Port Elliot Primary School (9.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Hindmarsh Valley?
Hindmarsh Valley is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (49.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Hindmarsh Valley?
Across postcode 5211, 410 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (125), violent (124), property damage (90). 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 Hindmarsh Valley?
In Hindmarsh Valley, 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 (69.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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