District Council of Yankalilla
Chiton
Chiton at a glance
Median house
$286,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$205,920
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
440
Median age 63
About
Welcome to Chiton.
Chiton is a suburb in Australia.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$286,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$470/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$335/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
$286,000
Sales data pending
$205,920
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
440
Median age: 63
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA · Dec 20258.55%
Based on $286,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA · Dec 20258.46%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202674%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
440
Median age
63
Family households
73%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
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 median house price in Chiton?
- The median house price in Chiton, SA 5211 is $286,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Chiton postcode?
- Chiton is in the 5211 postcode, in SA, in the District Council of Yankalilla region.
- What is the average rent in Chiton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $470, 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?
- Chiton has approximately 440 residents. 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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