Exeter at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
1,066
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Exeter.
The postcode for Exeter is 5019 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Exeter (5019) sits in the Charles Sturt region of South Australia.
Exeter has roughly 1,066 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Exeter scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Exeter's population at 1,066, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (40%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,066
Median age
48
Family households
54%
Lone person
40%
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)
$630/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$440/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
1,066
Median age: 48
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
102
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.
100
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Exeter.
Local schools for Exeter
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Government School Catchment
Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School
Le Fevre High School
Largs Bay 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 Exeter.
- What is the Exeter postcode?
- Exeter is in the 5019 postcode, in SA, in the City of Charles Sturt region.
- Where is Exeter?
- Exeter is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5019. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Charles Sturt region.
- What is the average rent in Exeter?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $630, for units it's $440.
- What schools are in Exeter?
- There are 20 schools serving Exeter on this page, including Dominican School, Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School, Le Fevre High School.
- How walkable is Exeter?
- Exeter has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Exeter?
- Exeter is close to Semaphore, Peterhead, Birkenhead, Garden Island, Torrens Island.
- What is the population of Exeter?
- The population of Exeter is approximately 1,066 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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