Bethany at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
146
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Bethany.
The postcode for Bethany is 5352 (SA).
Bethany (5352) sits in the Light region of South Australia.
Bethany has roughly 146 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.
Bethany 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.
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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bethany's population at 146, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
146
Median age
49
Family households
88%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
146
Median age: 49
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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 Bethany.
Local schools for Bethany
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Government School Catchment
Tanunda Primary School
Angaston Primary School
Nuriootpa 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 Bethany.
- What is the Bethany postcode?
- Bethany is in the 5352 postcode, in SA, in the Light Regional Council region.
- Where is Bethany?
- Bethany is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5352, in the Light Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bethany?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Bethany?
- There are 8 schools serving Bethany on this page, including Faith Lutheran College, Tanunda Primary School, Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston.
- How walkable is Bethany?
- Bethany has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bethany?
- Bethany is close to Krondorf, Vine Vale, Tanunda, Rowland Flat, Stone Well.
- What is the population of Bethany?
- The population of Bethany is approximately 146 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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