Hahndorf at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
2,814
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Hahndorf.
The postcode for Hahndorf is 5245 (SA).
Hahndorf (5245) sits in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia.
Hahndorf has roughly 2,814 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Hahndorf 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hahndorf's population at 2,814, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,814
Median age
51
Family households
74%
Lone person
24%
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)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
2,814
Median age: 51
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
32
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
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Hahndorf.
Local schools for Hahndorf
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Government School Catchment
Hahndorf Primary School
Mylor Primary School
Oakbank 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 Hahndorf.
- What is the Hahndorf postcode?
- Hahndorf is in the 5245 postcode, in SA, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- Where is Hahndorf?
- Hahndorf is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5245, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hahndorf?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Hahndorf?
- There are 20 schools serving Hahndorf on this page, including Hahndorf Primary School, St Michael's Lutheran School, Hahndorf Inc, The Hills Christian Community School.
- How walkable is Hahndorf?
- Hahndorf has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Hahndorf?
- Hahndorf is close to Verdun, Paechtown, Totness, Bridgewater, Balhannah.
- What is the population of Hahndorf?
- The population of Hahndorf is approximately 2,814 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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