Heathfield at a glance
Weekly rent
$1,300
Houses · units $450
Population
1,062
Median age 46
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Market
House prices in Heathfield.
Median house price
Too few sales for a median
Only 2 house sales were recorded in the latest published quarter (updated October 2026), too few for a reliable median. We publish one from 5 sales or more. How we source data.
Sales data as of October 2026
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$1300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
1,062
Median age: 46
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
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The brief
What to know about Heathfield.
The postcode for Heathfield is 5153 (SA), Alexandrina Council, part of Greater Adelaide.
Heathfield (5153) sits in the Alexandrina region of South Australia.
Heathfield has roughly 1,062 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Heathfield scores 2/100 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 13 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Heathfield's population at 1,062, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,062
Median age
46
Family households
79%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Safety
Crime and safety.
13
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.
2
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 Heathfield.
Local schools for Heathfield
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Government School Catchment
Heathfield High School
Heathfield Primary School
Aldgate 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 Heathfield.
- What is the Heathfield postcode?
- Heathfield is in the 5153 postcode, in SA, in the Alexandrina Council region.
- Where is Heathfield?
- Heathfield is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5153. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the Alexandrina Council region.
- What is the average rent in Heathfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1300, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Heathfield?
- There are 20 schools serving Heathfield on this page, including Heathfield High School, Heathfield Primary School, St Catherine's School.
- How walkable is Heathfield?
- Heathfield has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Heathfield?
- Heathfield is close to Longwood, Stirling, Aldgate, Upper Sturt, Scott Creek.
- What is the population of Heathfield?
- The population of Heathfield is approximately 1,062 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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