Onkaparinga Hills, SA 5163 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Onkaparinga Hills is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5163, home to 2,610 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Onkaparinga local government area and roughly 25 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,610
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $2,078 /week
- Median personal income
- $825 /week
- Median family income
- $2,119 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- 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
- $385 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
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 Premises serves 46.8% of the 1,008 resolvable premises in Onkaparinga Hills. 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: 46.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 41.6%
- Fixed Wireless: 9.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.6%
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 Onkaparinga Hills?
Onkaparinga Hills (SA 5163) had 2,610 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Onkaparinga local government area.
What is the median rent in Onkaparinga Hills?
The median advertised rent in Onkaparinga Hills is $385/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Onkaparinga Hills?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Onkaparinga Hills 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 Onkaparinga Hills?
Onkaparinga Hills is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (46.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Onkaparinga Hills?
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 Onkaparinga Hills?
In Onkaparinga Hills, 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 Onkaparinga Hills?
6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Onkaparinga Hills 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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