Sellicks Beach, SA 5174 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Sellicks Beach is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5174, home to 2,705 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Yankalilla local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 46 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,705
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $1,424 /week
- Median personal income
- $745 /week
- Median family income
- $1,772 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- 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
- $320 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,391
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Southern Vales Christian College:Aldinga Campus
- Myponga Primary School
- Aldinga Beach B-7 School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 10 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 15 bus stops
- Stop 143 Alexander St - East side
- Stop 143 The Esplanade - West side
- Stop 144 The Esplanade - West side
- Stop 142 Sellicks Beach Rd - South side
- Stop 142 Sellicks Beach Rd - North side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 restaurant
- 11 parks and reserves
- 2 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, 42.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 99.6% of the 1,614 resolvable premises in Sellicks 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: 99.6%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 72 across postcode 5174 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 27% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 22 property damage, 18 violent offences, 14 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sellicks Beach?
Sellicks Beach (SA 5174) had 2,705 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Onkaparinga local government area.
What is the median rent in Sellicks Beach?
The median advertised rent in Sellicks Beach is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Sellicks Beach?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Sellicks Beach covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Southern Vales Christian College:Aldinga Campus (6.1 km), Myponga Primary School (6.9 km), Aldinga Beach B-7 School (7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Sellicks Beach?
Sellicks Beach is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (99.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Sellicks Beach?
Across postcode 5174, 72 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were property damage (22), violent (18), theft (14). 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 Sellicks Beach?
In Sellicks 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 (42.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Sellicks Beach?
15 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Sellicks Beach centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 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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