Cockatoo Valley at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
714
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Cockatoo Valley.
The postcode for Cockatoo Valley is 5351 (SA).
Cockatoo Valley (5351) sits in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia.
Cockatoo Valley has roughly 714 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Cockatoo Valley 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 6 government primary, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cockatoo Valley's population at 714, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (95% own, 4% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (93% family households, 10% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
714
Median age
42
Family households
93%
Lone person
10%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$383/wk
Owner occupied
95%
Renter occupied
4%
At a deeper level
714
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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 Cockatoo Valley.
Local schools for Cockatoo Valley
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Government School Catchment
Sandy Creek Primary School
Lyndoch Primary School
Williamstown 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 Cockatoo Valley.
- What is the Cockatoo Valley postcode?
- Cockatoo Valley is in the 5351 postcode, in SA, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- Where is Cockatoo Valley?
- Cockatoo Valley is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5351, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cockatoo Valley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $383.
- What schools are in Cockatoo Valley?
- There are 12 schools serving Cockatoo Valley on this page, including Sandy Creek Primary School, St Jakobi Lutheran School, Lyndoch Primary School.
- How walkable is Cockatoo Valley?
- Cockatoo Valley has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cockatoo Valley?
- Cockatoo Valley is close to Barossa Goldfields, Sandy Creek, Kalbeeba, Lyndoch, Bibaringa.
- What is the population of Cockatoo Valley?
- The population of Cockatoo Valley is approximately 714 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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