Verdun, SA 5245 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Verdun is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5245, home to 235 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Adelaide Hills local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 20 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 235
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,731 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,010 /week
- Median family income
- $2,250 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Adelaide Hills
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - Central and Hills
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mayo
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $293 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- The Hills Christian Community School - Verdun
- Bridgewater Primary School
- Hahndorf Primary School
- St Michael's Lutheran Primary School
- The Hills Montessori School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 18 bus stops
- Stop 51 Onkaparinga Valley Rd - South side
- Stop 51 Onkaparinga Valley Rd - North side
- Stop 50 Onkaparinga Valley Rd - South side
- Stop 50 Onkaparinga Valley Rd - North side
- Stop School Onkaparinga Valley Rd / Sandow Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 pubs and bars
- 2 supermarkets
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), 21.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 48.5% of the 132 resolvable premises in Verdun. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 15.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 48.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 35.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 58 across postcode 5245 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 12% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 23 violent offences, 15 property damage, 10 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Verdun?
Verdun (SA 5245) had 235 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Adelaide Hills local government area.
What is the median rent in Verdun?
The median advertised rent in Verdun is $293/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Verdun?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Verdun covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: The Hills Christian Community School - Verdun (0.4 km), Bridgewater Primary School (2.6 km), Hahndorf Primary School (2.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Verdun?
Verdun is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (48.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Verdun?
Across postcode 5245, 58 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (23), property damage (15), theft (10). 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 Verdun?
In Verdun, 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 (21.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Verdun?
18 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Verdun 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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