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SA · Victor Harbor Council
Hindmarsh Valley, 5211
Est. population · Jun 2025
676
Growth (1 yr)
+1.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+9.4%
Median age
45
Median income
$1,485/wk
Employment rate
64.2%
Languages at home
2.9%non-English
Most common: Thai
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Victor Harbor Council, Hindmarsh Valley keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Local crime has been trending higher of late. Older street character still shows through, alongside gradual infill and new development.
Desirability sits around average overall, with local dining and lifestyle amenities the main drag compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Hindmarsh Valley snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$680/wk
Population (ERP)
676
+1.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
11.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#31
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
28th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
88th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
7/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 41.1/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3561st in Australia
- State rank
- 372nd in SA
- Peer rank
- #31 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #63 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 62%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $680
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
676(June 2025)
+1.6% annual · +9.4% over 5 years · 88th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.6%
- 5-year growth
- +9.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +11
- Change in 5 years
- +58
- Growth rank in SA
- 88th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~750), extrapolated at +2.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 648
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,485
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 28 of 251
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Employment rate
- 64.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 216 / 3 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 13
- Against the person
- 7
- Against property
- 6
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 19.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 93 residents
- State safety percentile
- 27.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 74
- Increase (daily rate)
- +18.5%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault2
- Other Acts Intended To Cause Injury1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Other Theft2
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury4
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- South Coast District Hospital (9.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 20
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 29.6
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 55 mm · ~7 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 129 mm · ~16 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 260 mm · ~32 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 135 mm · ~17 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 33 proposals
August 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling10 RIVERSIDE CL HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (workshop and storeroom)9 SHETLAND CT HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
July 2026
- excavate land and install fibreglass swimming pool12 HERON ST HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling4576 VICTOR HARBOR RD HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
- Land Division 1 into 2LOT 3&4 WATERPORT RD HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
- Domestic garage185 OLD COACH RD HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
- Demolition of Existing Local Heritage Listed Garage/Carport and Replace with new Garage, and Freestanding Shed230 NETTLE HILL RD HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
- Variation to Stage 2 in Application 23007617 with Addition of one (1) New Tourist Accommodation (glamping tent) to a total of three (3) and Associated Sauna/Storeroom Outbuilding218 STRANGWAYS RD HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 2400 VICTOR HARBOR RD HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
- External Stairs7 PEARL ST HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
June 2026
- Supply and Installation of a Gable Verandah at the rear of the residence.14 STIRLING CT HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Double Storey Detached Dwelling, rainwater tanks & shed3942 VICTOR HARBOR RD HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
May 2026
- Change of use of an existing building to a multi-purpose community space (Kids Church) for up to 75 children, including internal fit-out of amenities, canteen, and storage mezzanine. Includes the addition of a verandah to the front of the existing shed.UNIT 1-2 10 COMMERCE CR HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
April 2026
- Single Storey Dwelling with required retaining & fencingLOT 11 RIVERSIDE CL HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling.18 RIVERSIDE CL HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Change of Land Use - Low Intensity Animal Husbandry (mobile egg farming)3957 VICTOR HARBOR RD HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
March 2026
- Agricultural building549 CROWS NEST RD HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Land Division 1 into 2 and road closureLOT 3&4 WATERPORT RD HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 16 RIVERSIDE CL HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Deck and Verandah7 PEARL ST HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- One (1) into Two (2) Lot Torrens Titled Land Division4366 VICTOR HARBOR RD HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
- Carport3845 VICTOR HARBOR RD HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Change of use from Store to Workshop including Internal and External Alterations (addition of a mezzanine, wet areas and windows)10 TRADE CT HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
February 2026
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 17 RIVERSIDE CL HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling - 222m2LOT 13 RIVERSIDE CL HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Single Storey Dwelling 234m2LOT 15 RIVERSIDE CL HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Land Division 1 into 2 (Torrens Title)6 LIPIZZANER DR HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Land Division 1 into 2 (Torrens Title)6 SHETLAND CT HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Domestic Shed3957 VICTOR HARBOR RD HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 10 RIVERSIDE CL HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Carport106 VIRGIN RD HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
January 2026
- Verandah with deck8 ARABIAN CT HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Horse Keeping (2 horses) & Stable27 ARABIAN CT HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
2025· 14 proposals
December 2025
- Single Storey Dwelling- 234m2LOT 7 RIVERSIDE CL HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Verandah303 WAGGON RD HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
November 2025
- Store9 COMMERCE CR HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- New Energy Efficient single storey dwelling4576 VICTOR HARBOR RD HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling (to be used as a temporary display home for a period of 5 years) and associated display home signage4576 VICTOR HARBOR RD HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling4576 VICTOR HARBOR RD HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling and signage (- to be used as a display home for minimum period of two years)4576 VICTOR HARBOR RD HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
October 2025
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling13 CYPERUS CT HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling (for use as a display home for a period of two years) with associated signage4576 VICTOR HARBOR RD HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling, Shed, Swimming pool and safety fence, and Deck9 SHETLAND CT HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
- VERANDAH4090 VICTOR HARBOR RD HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Residential Dwelling4576 VICTOR HARBOR RD HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Office and multi-lease workshops / storage sheds24 COMMERCE CR HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
- Replacement garage29 VIRGIN RD HINDMARSH VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
17 heritage places
- 'Bambrick'4366 Victor Harbor Road Road HINDMARSH VALLEYLocal heritage
- 'Beau Desert'61 Nettle Hill Road HINDMARSH VALLEYLocal heritage
- 'Brookdale'203 Nettle Hill Road HINDMARSH VALLEYLocal heritage
- 'Glen Lindsay'629A Sawpit Road HINDMARSH VALLEYLocal heritage
- 'Lincoln Park'15 Lincoln Park Drive (off) HINDMARSH VALLEYLocal heritage
- 'Nangawooka'40 Nangawooka Track HINDMARSH VALLEYLocal heritage
- 'Shady Grove'230 Nettle Hill Road HINDMARSH VALLEYLocal heritage
- 'Wurrildee'48 Waterport Road HINDMARSH VALLEYLocal heritage
- Cottage961 Hindmarsh Tiers Road HINDMARSH VALLEYLocal heritage
- Cut Hill Stone Wall & Memorial PlaqueVictor Harbor Road VICTOR HARBORState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Mayo
- Member of Parliament
- Rebekha SHARKIE (Centre Alliance)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 137,818
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 45.0%Labor 55.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 15.6 km away).
Coalition 46.1%Labor 53.9%
1.0 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Victor Harbor EastLabor 55.4% · Coalition 44.6% TPP (2025)6.5 km away
- Victor Harbor SouthLabor 57.2% · Coalition 42.8% TPP (2025)8.5 km away
- Port ElliotLabor 57.9% · Coalition 42.1% TPP (2025)8.9 km away
- Victor HarborLabor 51.2% · Coalition 48.8% TPP (2025)8.9 km away
- MiddletonLabor 56.1% · Coalition 43.9% TPP (2025)10.5 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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