Ettrick at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
37
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Ettrick.
The postcode for Ettrick is 5253 (SA).
Ettrick (5253) sits in the Mid Murray region of South Australia.
Ettrick has roughly 37 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.
Ettrick 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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ettrick's population at 37, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 38% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (92% family households, 46% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
37
Median age
40
Family households
92%
Lone person
46%
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)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
38%
At a deeper level
37
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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 Ettrick.
Local schools for Ettrick
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Government School Catchment
Mypolonga Primary School
Mannum Community College
Murray Bridge Special 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 Ettrick.
- What is the Ettrick postcode?
- Ettrick is in the 5253 postcode, in SA, in the Mid Murray Council region.
- Where is Ettrick?
- Ettrick is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5253, in the Mid Murray Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ettrick?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Ettrick?
- There are 14 schools serving Ettrick on this page, including Mypolonga Primary School, Mannum Community College, Murray Bridge Special School.
- How walkable is Ettrick?
- Ettrick has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ettrick?
- Ettrick is close to Younghusband, Coolcha, Burdett, Teal Flat, Caurnamont.
- What is the population of Ettrick?
- The population of Ettrick is approximately 37 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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