Huntfield Heights, SA 5163 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Huntfield Heights is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5163, home to 4,199 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Onkaparinga local government area and roughly 25 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,199
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $1,239 /week
- Median personal income
- $623 /week
- Median family income
- $1,473 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Onkaparinga
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Kingston
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $290 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,237
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Hackham East Primary School
- Coorara Primary School
- Wirreanda Secondary School
- Hackham West R-7 School
- Huntfield Heights Primary School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 6 bus stops
- Stop 55C States Rd - East side
- Stop 55D Penneys Hill Rd - North side
- Stop 55D Penneys Hill Rd - South side
- Stop 55C States Rd - West side
- Stop 55B States Rd - East side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 restaurants
- 9 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
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, 22.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 59.4% of the 1,887 resolvable premises in Huntfield Heights. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 40.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 59.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 798 across postcode 5163 in the year to FY2024–25 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 282 violent offences, 215 property damage, 133 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Huntfield Heights?
Huntfield Heights (SA 5163) had 4,199 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Onkaparinga local government area.
What is the median rent in Huntfield Heights?
The median advertised rent in Huntfield Heights is $290/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Huntfield Heights?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Huntfield Heights covering government sectors. Nearest include: Hackham East Primary School (1.8 km), Coorara Primary School (2.1 km), Wirreanda Secondary School (2.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Huntfield Heights?
Huntfield Heights is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (59.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Huntfield Heights?
Across postcode 5163, 798 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (282), property damage (215), theft (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 Huntfield Heights?
In Huntfield Heights, 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 (22.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Huntfield Heights?
6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Huntfield Heights centroid. 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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