Orroroo Carrieton
Hardy
Hardy at a glance
Median house
$129,000
Median unit
$92,880
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,662
Median age 68
About
Welcome to Hardy.
Hardy (5422) sits in the Orroroo Carrieton region of South Australia. The median house here is $129,000, well below the South Australia median of around $720K.
Hardy has roughly 1,662 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $129,000 on a typical sale, well below the South Australia median. Units come in around $92,880, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $26,000. Prices are well below the South Australia median, which keeps Hardy on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$129,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $92,880.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$155/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$132/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$129,000
$92,880
1,662
Median age: 68
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 6.25% (median rent $155/wk against a $129,000 price tag). Units yield 7.39% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA6.25%
Based on $129,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA7.39%
Based on $92,880 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hardy's population at 1,662, with a median age of 68. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
1,662
Median age
68
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Hardy 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Hardy.
Local schools for Hardy
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St Joseph's School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Hardy.
- What is the median house price in Hardy?
- The median house price in Hardy, SA 5422 is $129,000. The median unit price is $92,880. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Hardy postcode?
- Hardy is in the 5422 postcode, in SA, in the Orroroo Carrieton region.
- What is the average rent in Hardy?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $155, for units it's $132.
- What schools are in Hardy?
- There are 1 schools serving Hardy on this page, including St Joseph's School.
- How walkable is Hardy?
- Hardy has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Hardy?
- Hardy is close to Parnaroo, Nackara, Franklyn, Oodla Wirra, Terowie.
- What is the population of Hardy?
- Hardy has approximately 1,662 residents. The median age is 68.
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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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