Adelaide Hills Council

Hectorville

Hectorville at a glance

Median house

$1,335,000

Median unit

$291,600

Walk score

40

Car dependent

Population

4,241

Median age 38

The brief

What to know about Hectorville.

The postcode for Hectorville is 5073 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.

The median house price in Hectorville is $1,335,000.

Hectorville (5073) sits in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,335,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K.

Hectorville has roughly 4,241 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Hectorville scores 40/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Hectorville's population at 4,241, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 38% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

4,241

Median age

38

Family households

63%

Lone person

32%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Houses change hands at $1,335,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $291,600, roughly 78% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $267,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$1,335,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $291,600.

Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$670/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$550/wk

Owner occupied

60%

Renter occupied

38%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

$1,335,000

Median Unit PriceSource: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

$291,600

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

4,241

Median age: 38

Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.61% (median rent $670/wk against a $1,335,000 price tag). Units yield 9.81% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 38% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

2.61%

Based on $1,335,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

9.81%

Based on $291,600 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

60%

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

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.

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

125

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY93 (74.4%)
OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON32 (25.6%)

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.

Walk Score

40

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Hectorville.

Local schools for Hectorville

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Government School Catchment

East Torrens Primary School

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Morialta Secondary College

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East Marden 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

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Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Hectorville.

What is the median house price in Hectorville?
The median house price in Hectorville, SA 5073 is $1,335,000. The median unit price is $291,600.
What is the Hectorville postcode?
Hectorville is in the 5073 postcode, in SA, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
Where is Hectorville?
Hectorville is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5073. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
What is the average rent in Hectorville?
The median weekly rent for houses is $670, for units it's $550.
What schools are in Hectorville?
There are 20 schools serving Hectorville on this page, including East Torrens Primary School, St Joseph's School, Morialta Secondary College.
How walkable is Hectorville?
Hectorville has a Walk Score of 40 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Hectorville?
Hectorville is close to Tranmere North, Glynde, Glynde Plaza, Tranmere, Glynde Dc.
What is the population of Hectorville?
The population of Hectorville is approximately 4,241 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.

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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