Chiton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
440
Median age 63
The brief
What to know about Chiton.
The postcode for Chiton is 5211 (SA).
Chiton (5211) sits in the Yankalilla region of South Australia.
Chiton has roughly 440 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.
Chiton 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Chiton's population at 440, with a median age of 63. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
440
Median age
63
Family households
73%
Lone person
27%
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)
$680/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$335/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
440
Median age: 63
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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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
Education
Schools in Chiton.
Local schools for Chiton
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Government School Catchment
Victor Harbor High School
Victor Harbor Primary School
Port Elliot 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 Chiton.
- What is the Chiton postcode?
- Chiton is in the 5211 postcode, in SA, in the District Council of Yankalilla region.
- Where is Chiton?
- Chiton is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5211, in the District Council of Yankalilla region.
- What is the average rent in Chiton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $680, for units it's $335.
- What schools are in Chiton?
- There are 7 schools serving Chiton on this page, including Investigator College, Victor Harbor High School, Victor Harbor Primary School.
- How walkable is Chiton?
- Chiton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Chiton?
- Chiton is close to Back Valley, Yilki, Lower Inman Valley, Waitpinga, Willow Creek.
- What is the population of Chiton?
- The population of Chiton is approximately 440 (2021 Census). The median age is 63.
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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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