Hope Forest at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
143
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Hope Forest.
The postcode for Hope Forest is 5172 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Hope Forest (5172) sits in the Yankalilla region of South Australia.
Hope Forest has roughly 143 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Hope Forest 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hope Forest's population at 143, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 10% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
143
Median age
42
Family households
88%
Lone person
10%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
143
Median age: 42
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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 Hope Forest.
Local schools for Hope Forest
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Government School Catchment
Willunga High School
Willunga Primary School
Mount Compass Area School
© 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 Hope Forest.
- What is the Hope Forest postcode?
- Hope Forest is in the 5172 postcode, in SA, in the District Council of Yankalilla region.
- Where is Hope Forest?
- Hope Forest is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5172. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the District Council of Yankalilla region.
- What is the average rent in Hope Forest?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Hope Forest?
- There are 5 schools serving Hope Forest on this page, including Willunga High School, Willunga Primary School, Willunga Waldorf School.
- How walkable is Hope Forest?
- Hope Forest has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Hope Forest?
- Hope Forest is close to Montarra, Dingabledinga, The Range, Kuitpo, Kyeema.
- What is the population of Hope Forest?
- The population of Hope Forest is approximately 143 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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