Mcharg Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
72
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Mcharg Creek.
The postcode for Mcharg Creek is 5157 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Mcharg Creek (5157) sits in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia.
Mcharg Creek has roughly 72 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.
Mcharg Creek 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mcharg Creek's population at 72, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
72
Median age
51
Family households
85%
Lone person
12%
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)
$285/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$225/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
72
Median age: 51
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mcharg Creek.
Local schools for Mcharg Creek
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Government School Catchment
Meadows Primary School
Mount Compass Area School
McLaren Flat Primary School
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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 Mcharg Creek.
- What is the Mcharg Creek postcode?
- Mcharg Creek is in the 5157 postcode, in SA, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- Where is Mcharg Creek?
- Mcharg Creek is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5157. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mcharg Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $285, for units it's $225.
- What schools are in Mcharg Creek?
- There are 12 schools serving Mcharg Creek on this page, including Meadows Primary School, Mount Compass Area School, McLaren Flat Primary School.
- How walkable is Mcharg Creek?
- Mcharg Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mcharg Creek?
- Mcharg Creek is close to Kuitpo Colony, Blackfellows Creek, Ashbourne, Mount Magnificent, Kyeema.
- What is the population of Mcharg Creek?
- The population of Mcharg Creek is approximately 72 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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Sources cited
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