Strathalbyn, SA 5255 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Strathalbyn is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5255, home to 7,246 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Murray Bridge local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 49 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 7,246
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,254 /week
- Median personal income
- $641 /week
- Median family income
- $1,558 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Alexandrina
- Statistical region (SA4)
- South Australia - South East
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mayo
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,500
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Eastern Fleurieu Strathalbyn R-6 Campus
- Tyndale Christian School - Strathalbyn
- Eastern Fleurieu R-12 School
- Eastern Fleurieu Strathalbyn 7-12 Campus
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Stop Strathalbyn South Tce
- Stop North Pde / Murray St - South side
- Stop North Pde / Murray St - North side
- Stop Commercial Rd / Jeff St - West side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 7 pubs and bars
- 10 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 1 supermarket
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 525 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 50.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 93.0% of the 4,187 resolvable premises in Strathalbyn. 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: 93.0%
- Fixed Wireless: 6.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 218 across postcode 5255 in the year to FY2024–25 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 75 violent offences, 68 theft, 34 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Strathalbyn?
Strathalbyn (SA 5255) had 7,246 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Alexandrina local government area.
What is the median rent in Strathalbyn?
The median advertised rent in Strathalbyn is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Strathalbyn?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Strathalbyn covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Eastern Fleurieu Strathalbyn R-6 Campus (0.3 km), Tyndale Christian School - Strathalbyn (0.4 km), Eastern Fleurieu R-12 School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Strathalbyn?
Strathalbyn is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (93% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Strathalbyn?
Across postcode 5255, 218 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (75), theft (68), property damage (34). 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 Strathalbyn?
In Strathalbyn, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (50.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Strathalbyn?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Strathalbyn centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 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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