Sellicks Hill, SA 5174 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Sellicks Hill is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5174, home to 299 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Yankalilla local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 46 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 299
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $1,792 /week
- Median personal income
- $670 /week
- Median family income
- $1,812 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Onkaparinga
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - South
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mayo
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $280 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Southern Vales Christian College:Aldinga Campus
- Aldinga Beach B-7 School
- Galilee Catholic School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 12 bus stops
- Stop 135 Sellicks Beach Rd - North side
- Stop 136 Sellicks Beach Rd - North side
- Stop 140 Norman Victory Pde - East side
- Stop 139 George Pde - South side
- Stop 138 George Pde - South side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 8 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 46 parks and reserves
- 3 libraries
- 4 supermarkets
- 9 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
Fixed Wireless serves 91.1% of the 179 resolvable premises in Sellicks Hill. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Premises: 8.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 91.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.6%
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 Hill?
Sellicks Hill (SA 5174) had 299 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Onkaparinga local government area.
What is the median rent in Sellicks Hill?
The median advertised rent in Sellicks Hill is $280/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Sellicks Hill?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Sellicks Hill covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Southern Vales Christian College:Aldinga Campus (5.7 km), Aldinga Beach B-7 School (6.9 km), Galilee Catholic School (6.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Sellicks Hill?
Sellicks Hill is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (91.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Sellicks Hill?
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 Hill?
In Sellicks Hill, 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 Hill?
12 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Sellicks Hill centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 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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