Alexandrina Council

Hindmarsh Island

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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Day to day

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,846

Median age: 60

Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

31

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY16 (51.6%)
OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON15 (48.4%)

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

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

10

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Hindmarsh Island.

Local schools for Hindmarsh Island

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Government School Catchment

Goolwa Primary School

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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

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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 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.

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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