Hornsdale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
36
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Hornsdale.
The postcode for Hornsdale is 5491 (SA).
Hornsdale (5491) sits in the Northern Areas region of South Australia.
Hornsdale has roughly 36 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.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Hornsdale 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hornsdale's population at 36, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (143% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (143% family households, 43% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
36
Median age
38
Family households
143%
Lone person
43%
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)
$210/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$179/wk
Owner occupied
143%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
36
Median age: 38
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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 Hornsdale.
Local schools for Hornsdale
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Government School Catchment
Jamestown Community School
Non-Government Schools
St James School
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Frequently asked
About Hornsdale.
- What is the Hornsdale postcode?
- Hornsdale is in the 5491 postcode, in SA, in the Northern Areas region.
- Where is Hornsdale?
- Hornsdale is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5491, in the Northern Areas region.
- What is the average rent in Hornsdale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $210, for units it's $179.
- What schools are in Hornsdale?
- There are 2 schools serving Hornsdale on this page, including Jamestown Community School, St James School.
- How walkable is Hornsdale?
- Hornsdale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Hornsdale?
- Hornsdale is close to Caltowie North, Appila, Caltowie West, Caltowie, Tarcowie.
- What is the population of Hornsdale?
- The population of Hornsdale is approximately 36 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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