Maslin Beach, SA 5170 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Maslin Beach is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5170, home to 1,213 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Onkaparinga local government area and roughly 36 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,213
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $1,380 /week
- Median personal income
- $697 /week
- Median family income
- $1,698 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Onkaparinga
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Kingston
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $335 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,320
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Galilee Catholic School
- Galilee Catholic School
- Aldinga Beach B-7 School
- Seaford Rise Primary School
- Tatachilla Lutheran College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Within 1.6 km: 13 bus stops
- Stop 96 Old Coach Rd - East side
- Stop 96 Old Coach Rd - West side
- Stop 98 Old Coach Rd - East side
- Stop 97 Gulf Pde - West side
- Stop 96 Gulf Pde - East side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 parks and reserves
- 3 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, 32.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 96.9% of the 718 resolvable premises in Maslin Beach. 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: 96.9%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 2.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 20 across postcode 5170 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 17% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 9 violent offences, 5 property damage, 3 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Maslin Beach?
Maslin Beach (SA 5170) had 1,213 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 Maslin Beach?
The median advertised rent in Maslin Beach is $335/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Maslin Beach?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Maslin Beach covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Galilee Catholic School (3.5 km), Galilee Catholic School (3.5 km), Aldinga Beach B-7 School (3.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Maslin Beach?
Maslin Beach is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (96.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Maslin Beach?
Across postcode 5170, 20 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (9), property damage (5), vehicle theft (3). 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 Maslin Beach?
In Maslin Beach, 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 (32.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Maslin Beach?
13 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Maslin Beach 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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