Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Dalkey
Dalkey at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
16
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Dalkey.
Dalkey (5461) sits in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys region of South Australia.
Dalkey has roughly 16 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Dalkey 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dalkey's population at 16, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
16
Median age
34
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
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)
$227/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
16
Median age: 34
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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 Dalkey.
Local schools for Dalkey
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Balaklava Primary School
Balaklava High School
Non-Government Schools
Horizon Christian 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 Dalkey.
- What is the Dalkey postcode?
- Dalkey is in the 5461 postcode, in SA, in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dalkey?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $227, for units it's $240.
- What schools are in Dalkey?
- There are 3 schools serving Dalkey on this page, including Balaklava Primary School, Horizon Christian School, Balaklava High School.
- How walkable is Dalkey?
- Dalkey has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dalkey?
- Dalkey is close to Hoskin Corner, Balaklava, Erith, Saints, Kallora.
- What is the population of Dalkey?
- Dalkey has approximately 16 residents. The median age is 34.
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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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