Macclesfield, SA 5153 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Macclesfield is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5153, home to 1,413 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Alexandrina local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 23 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,413
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,605 /week
- Median personal income
- $791 /week
- Median family income
- $2,037 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Mount Barker
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - Central and Hills
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mayo
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $308 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,500
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Macclesfield Primary School
- Meadows Primary School
- Echunga Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Stop Macclesfield Venables St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 pubs and bars
- 3 parks and reserves
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), 24.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 74.8% of the 658 resolvable premises in Macclesfield. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 74.8%
- Fixed Wireless: 22.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 79 across postcode 5153 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 26 violent offences, 22 theft, 16 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Macclesfield?
Macclesfield (SA 5153) had 1,413 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Mount Barker local government area.
What is the median rent in Macclesfield?
The median advertised rent in Macclesfield is $308/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Macclesfield?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Macclesfield covering government sectors. Nearest include: Macclesfield Primary School (0.2 km), Meadows Primary School (6.8 km), Echunga Primary School (9.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Macclesfield?
Macclesfield is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (74.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Macclesfield?
Across postcode 5153, 79 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (26), theft (22), property damage (16). 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 Macclesfield?
In Macclesfield, 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 (24.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Macclesfield?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Macclesfield centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. 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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