Encounter Bay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5,305
Median age 66
The brief
What to know about Encounter Bay.
The postcode for Encounter Bay is 5211 (SA).
Encounter Bay (5211) sits in the Yankalilla region of South Australia.
Encounter Bay has roughly 5,305 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Encounter Bay 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Encounter Bay's population at 5,305, with a median age of 66. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,305
Median age
66
Family households
65%
Lone person
33%
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)
$580/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$425/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
5,305
Median age: 66
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
57
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
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Encounter Bay.
Local schools for Encounter Bay
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Government School Catchment
Victor Harbor High School
Victor Harbor Primary School
Port Elliot Primary School
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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 Encounter Bay.
- What is the Encounter Bay postcode?
- Encounter Bay is in the 5211 postcode, in SA, in the District Council of Yankalilla region.
- Where is Encounter Bay?
- Encounter Bay is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5211, in the District Council of Yankalilla region.
- What is the average rent in Encounter Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $580, for units it's $425.
- What schools are in Encounter Bay?
- There are 5 schools serving Encounter Bay on this page, including Investigator College, Victor Harbor High School, Victor Harbor Primary School.
- How walkable is Encounter Bay?
- Encounter Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Encounter Bay?
- Encounter Bay is close to Victor Harbor Central, Victor Harbor, Mccracken, Hayborough, Lower Inman Valley.
- What is the population of Encounter Bay?
- The population of Encounter Bay is approximately 5,305 (2021 Census). The median age is 66.
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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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