Chapel Hill at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
127
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Chapel Hill.
The postcode for Chapel Hill is 5153 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Chapel Hill (5153) sits in the Alexandrina region of South Australia.
Chapel Hill has roughly 127 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.
Chapel Hill 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Chapel Hill's population at 127, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
127
Median age
43
Family households
78%
Lone person
14%
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)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
127
Median age: 43
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Getting around
Walkability.
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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 Chapel Hill.
Local schools for Chapel Hill
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Government School Catchment
Echunga Primary and Preschool
Mylor Primary School
Scott Creek 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 Chapel Hill.
- What is the Chapel Hill postcode?
- Chapel Hill is in the 5153 postcode, in SA, in the Alexandrina Council region.
- Where is Chapel Hill?
- Chapel Hill is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5153. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the Alexandrina Council region.
- What is the average rent in Chapel Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Chapel Hill?
- There are 19 schools serving Chapel Hill on this page, including Echunga Primary and Preschool, Mylor Primary School, Scott Creek Primary School.
- How walkable is Chapel Hill?
- Chapel Hill has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Chapel Hill?
- Chapel Hill is close to Biggs Flat, Jupiter Creek, Echunga, Mylor, Paechtown.
- What is the population of Chapel Hill?
- The population of Chapel Hill is approximately 127 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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