Wellington, SA 5259 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Wellington is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5259, home to 184 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Alexandrina local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 88 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$200 /wk
Population184
Median age58
Area100.2 km²
To CBD88 km
LGAMurray Bridge

Demographics

Population
184
Median age
58 years
Median household income
$971 /week
Median personal income
$585 /week
Median family income
$1,224 /week
Average household size
2.1
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Murray Bridge
Statistical region (SA4)
South Australia - South East
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Barker
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$200 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,083
Rent share of household income
21%

Schools

  • Jervois Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 6 parks and reserves

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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), 88.8 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 98.1% of the 161 resolvable premises in Wellington. 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 Node: 1.9%
  • Fixed Wireless: 98.1%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 42 across postcode 5259 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 31% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 16 violent offences, 12 property damage, 8 theft.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Wellington?

Wellington (SA 5259) had 184 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 58. It sits within the Murray Bridge local government area.

What is the median rent in Wellington?

The median advertised rent in Wellington is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Wellington?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Wellington covering government sectors. Nearest include: Jervois Primary School (8.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Wellington?

Wellington is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Wellington?

Across postcode 5259, 42 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (16), property damage (12), theft (8). 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 Wellington?

In Wellington, 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 (88.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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