Highland Valley at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
384
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Highland Valley.
The postcode for Highland Valley is 5255 (SA).
Highland Valley (5255) sits in the Murray Bridge region of South Australia.
Highland Valley has roughly 384 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.
Side by side
Compare Highland Valley with a nearby suburb.
Median, growth, schools, walkability, all in one view.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Highland Valley 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.
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 1 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Highland Valley's population at 384, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (95% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
384
Median age
47
Family households
88%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
95%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
384
Median age: 47
Free appraisal
What’s your home worth in Highland Valley?
A local agent who actually sells in Highland Valley will give you an honest number, backed by recent comparable sales. Free, no commitment to list.
Free guide · 2026 edition
Thinking of selling in Highland Valley?
The complete guide to selling: what it costs, how agents price your home, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Personalised to Highland Valley, free, in 60 seconds.
Free guide · 2026 edition
Thinking of buying in Highland Valley?
What you can actually spend, the 2026 first home buyer schemes for your state, and how not to overpay. A free buying guide, in about 60 seconds.
Get property alerts for Highland Valley
Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Highland Valley.
Local schools for Highland Valley
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Macclesfield Primary School
Non-Government Schools
Tyndale Christian School Strathalbyn
© 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 Highland Valley.
- What is the Highland Valley postcode?
- Highland Valley is in the 5255 postcode, in SA, in the Rural City of Murray Bridge region.
- Where is Highland Valley?
- Highland Valley is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5255, in the Rural City of Murray Bridge region.
- What is the average rent in Highland Valley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Highland Valley?
- There are 2 schools serving Highland Valley on this page, including Macclesfield Primary School, Tyndale Christian School Strathalbyn.
- How walkable is Highland Valley?
- Highland Valley has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Highland Valley?
- Highland Valley is close to Gemmells, Red Creek, Woodchester, Wistow, Macclesfield.
- What is the population of Highland Valley?
- The population of Highland Valley is approximately 384 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
For Sale
For Rent
Highland Valley
Buying
Selling
Surrounding Suburbs
Side by side
Compare Highland Valley vs a nearby suburb
See median prices, growth, schools, walkability and risk side by side in one view.
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 →
Always dated
Every figure on this page carries its source and as-of date in a tooltip. If a figure looks off to you, tell us and we’ll fix it within a week.
No login
No paywall, no sign-up, no download form. The suburb data is the product. We earn from partner brokers and agents on the rare occasion you ask for one.
Thinking about selling in Highland Valley?
The complete selling guide, personalised to Highland Valley: what it really costs, how agents price homes here, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Free PDF, 60 seconds.
Get the free selling guide