Willunga Hill, SA 5172 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Willunga Hill is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5172, home to 150 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Yankalilla local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 40 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$363 /wk
Population150
Median age41
Area15.1 km²
To CBD40 km
LGAAlexandrina

Demographics

Population
150
Median age
41 years
Median household income
$2,055 /week
Median personal income
$822 /week
Median family income
$2,125 /week
Average household size
3.0
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Alexandrina
Statistical region (SA4)
South Australia - South East
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Mayo
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$363 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Rent share of household income
18%

Schools

  • Willunga Primary School Primary · Government
  • Willunga Waldorf School Combined · Independent
  • Willunga High School Secondary · Government

Transport

  • Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Stop 97B St Judes St - South side bus · 1362 m
  • Stop 97C St Andrews Tce - West side bus · 1515 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 15 cafés
  • 8 restaurants
  • 7 pubs and bars
  • 27 parks and reserves
  • 1 gym
  • 3 supermarkets
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 8 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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, 37.7 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 89.4% of the 47 resolvable premises in Willunga 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.

  • Fixed Wireless: 89.4%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 10.6%

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: 73 across postcode 5172 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 49% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 20 violent offences, 18 theft, 15 break-ins.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Willunga Hill?

Willunga Hill (SA 5172) had 150 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Alexandrina local government area.

What is the median rent in Willunga Hill?

The median advertised rent in Willunga Hill is $363/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Willunga Hill?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Willunga Hill covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Willunga Primary School (2.1 km), Willunga Waldorf School (2.4 km), Willunga High School (2.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Willunga Hill?

Willunga Hill is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (89.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Willunga Hill?

Across postcode 5172, 73 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (20), theft (18), break-ins (15). 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 Willunga Hill?

In Willunga 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 (37.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Willunga Hill?

2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Willunga Hill centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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