Hindmarsh Island at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,846
Median age 60
The brief
What to know about Hindmarsh Island.
The postcode for Hindmarsh Island is 5214 (SA).
Hindmarsh Island (5214) sits in the Alexandrina region of South Australia.
Hindmarsh Island has roughly 1,846 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Hindmarsh Island 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 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hindmarsh Island's population at 1,846, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,846
Median age
60
Family households
74%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$570/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
1,846
Median age: 60
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
31
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
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hindmarsh Island.
Local schools for Hindmarsh Island
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Government School Catchment
Goolwa Primary School
Goolwa Secondary College
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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 Hindmarsh Island.
- What is the Hindmarsh Island postcode?
- Hindmarsh Island is in the 5214 postcode, in SA, in the Alexandrina Council region.
- Where is Hindmarsh Island?
- Hindmarsh Island is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5214, in the Alexandrina Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hindmarsh Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $570, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in Hindmarsh Island?
- There are 2 schools serving Hindmarsh Island on this page, including Goolwa Primary School, Goolwa Secondary College.
- How walkable is Hindmarsh Island?
- Hindmarsh Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Hindmarsh Island?
- Hindmarsh Island is close to Goolwa South, Goolwa North, Goolwa, Goolwa Beach, Clayton.
- What is the population of Hindmarsh Island?
- The population of Hindmarsh Island is approximately 1,846 (2021 Census). The median age is 60.
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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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