Mclaren Vale, SA 5171 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Mclaren Vale is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5171, home to 4,061 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Onkaparinga local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 30 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,061
- Median age
- 54 years
- Median household income
- $1,331 /week
- Median personal income
- $687 /week
- Median family income
- $1,772 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Onkaparinga
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - South
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mayo
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $328 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,560
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- McLaren Vale Primary School
- Tatachilla Lutheran College
- McLaren Flat Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 12 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 21 bus stops
- Stop 91 Main Rd - South West side
- Stop 91 Main Rd - North East side
- Stop 90 Main Rd - North East side
- Stop 92 Main Rd - South West side
- Stop 90 Main Rd - South West side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 10 cafés
- 13 restaurants
- 10 parks and reserves
- 2 supermarkets
- 4 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, 27.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 83.4% of the 2,310 resolvable premises in Mclaren Vale. 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: 83.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 16.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 163 across postcode 5171 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 54 theft, 41 property damage, 33 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mclaren Vale?
Mclaren Vale (SA 5171) had 4,061 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 54. It sits within the Onkaparinga local government area.
What is the median rent in Mclaren Vale?
The median advertised rent in Mclaren Vale is $328/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Mclaren Vale?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Mclaren Vale covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: McLaren Vale Primary School (1.1 km), Tatachilla Lutheran College (1.8 km), McLaren Flat Primary School (4.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Mclaren Vale?
Mclaren Vale is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (83.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Mclaren Vale?
Across postcode 5171, 163 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (54), property damage (41), violent (33). 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 Mclaren Vale?
In Mclaren Vale, 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 (27.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Mclaren Vale?
21 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Mclaren Vale centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 12 bus stops. 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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