Yorke Peninsula
Ardrossan
Ardrossan at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
1,269
Median age 61
The brief
What to know about Ardrossan.
Ardrossan (5571) sits in the Yorke Peninsula region of South Australia.
Ardrossan has roughly 1,269 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Ardrossan scores 10/100 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.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ardrossan's population at 1,269, with a median age of 61. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 38% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,269
Median age
61
Family households
60%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
1,269
Median age: 61
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
21
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.
10
0
65
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ardrossan.
Local schools for Ardrossan
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Government School Catchment
Ardrossan Area School
Central Yorke School
Port Wakefield Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Ardrossan.
- What is the Ardrossan postcode?
- Ardrossan is in the 5571 postcode, in SA, in the Yorke Peninsula region.
- What is the average rent in Ardrossan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $410.
- What schools are in Ardrossan?
- There are 5 schools serving Ardrossan on this page, including Ardrossan Area School, Maitland Lutheran School, Central Yorke School.
- How walkable is Ardrossan?
- Ardrossan has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 65.
- What suburbs are near Ardrossan?
- Ardrossan is close to Tiddy Widdy Beach, James Well, Sandilands, Rogues Point, Cunningham.
- What is the population of Ardrossan?
- Ardrossan has approximately 1,269 residents. The median age is 61.
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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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