Balhannah at a glance
Median house
$978,500
Median unit
$260,640
Walk score
36
Car dependent
Population
1,756
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Balhannah.
The postcode for Balhannah is 5242 (SA).
The median house price in Balhannah is $978,500.
Balhannah (5242) sits in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. The median house here is $978,500, above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Balhannah has roughly 1,756 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Balhannah scores 36/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 12 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Balhannah's population at 1,756, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,756
Median age
44
Family households
79%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $978,500 on a typical sale, above the South Australia median. Units come in around $260,640, roughly 73% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $196,000. Prices sit above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$978,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $260,640.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$580/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$335/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
$978,500
$260,640
1,756
Median age: 44
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.08% (median rent $580/wk against a $978,500 price tag). Units yield 6.68% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (14%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20263.08%
Based on $978,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20266.68%
Based on $260,640 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202684%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
25
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.
36
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Balhannah.
Local schools for Balhannah
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Oakbank School
Hahndorf Primary School
Bridgewater 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 Balhannah.
- What is the median house price in Balhannah?
- The median house price in Balhannah, SA 5242 is $978,500. The median unit price is $260,640.
- What is the Balhannah postcode?
- Balhannah is in the 5242 postcode, in SA, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- Where is Balhannah?
- Balhannah is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5242, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- What is the average rent in Balhannah?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $580, for units it's $335.
- What schools are in Balhannah?
- There are 20 schools serving Balhannah on this page, including Oakbank School, The Hills Christian Community School, Hahndorf Primary School.
- How walkable is Balhannah?
- Balhannah has a Walk Score of 36 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Balhannah?
- Balhannah is close to Oakbank, Verdun, Hahndorf, Mount George, Mount Barker Junction.
- What is the population of Balhannah?
- The population of Balhannah is approximately 1,756 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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Sources cited
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