Copper Coast Council
Alford
Alford at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
159
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Alford.
Alford (5555) sits in the Copper Coast region of South Australia.
Alford has roughly 159 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Alford scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Alford's population at 159, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
159
Median age
47
Family households
68%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$190/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
159
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Alford.
Local schools for Alford
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Government School Catchment
Bute Early Learning and Primary School
Kadina Memorial School
Wallaroo Mines Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Alford.
- What is the Alford postcode?
- Alford is in the 5555 postcode, in SA, in the Copper Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Alford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $190, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Alford?
- There are 9 schools serving Alford on this page, including Bute Early Learning and Primary School, Harvest Christian College, Kadina Memorial School.
- How walkable is Alford?
- Alford has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Alford?
- Alford is close to Dowling, Willamulka, Tickera, Ward Hill, Bute.
- What is the population of Alford?
- Alford has approximately 159 residents. The median age is 47.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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