Mclaren Vale, SA 5171
City of OnkaparingaAll suburbs in postcode 5171
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Median house price
$1,035,000
Median of 14 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
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Mclaren Vale at a glance
- Median unit
- $274,320
- Weekly rent
- $672
- Houses · units $490
- Population
- 4,061
- Median age 54
Prices: Median of 14 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026) · Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Mclaren Vale
Houses change hands at $1,035,000 on a typical sale, above the South Australia median (14 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $274,320, roughly 73% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $207,000. Prices sit above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· SA rental bond data
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What to know about Mclaren Vale
Mclaren Vale (5171) sits in the Onkaparinga region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,035,000, above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Mclaren Vale has roughly 4,061 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.
What it’s like to live here
Mclaren Vale scores 20/100 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 27°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 561 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Schools in Mclaren Vale
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 20/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Mclaren Vale's population at 4,061, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 71%
- Lone person
- 27%
- Owner occupied
- 76%
- Renter occupied
- 15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.38% (median rent $672/wk against a $1,035,000 price tag). Units yield 9.29% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (15%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 3.38%
- On the $1,035,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 9.29%
- On the $274,320 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
124 offences recorded in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 561 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 27.4°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 7.8°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Mclaren Vale
- What is the median house price in Mclaren Vale?
- The median house price in Mclaren Vale, SA 5171 is $1,035,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 14 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $274,320.
- How much is my house worth in Mclaren Vale?
- A useful starting point is the Mclaren Vale median house price of $1,035,000 (units $274,320). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Mclaren Vale a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Mclaren Vale is 3.4%: the median weekly house rent is $672 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $1,035,000 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). No 12-month price change is published for Mclaren Vale: the SA Government figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Mclaren Vale is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Mclaren Vale postcode?
- Mclaren Vale is in the 5171 postcode, in SA, in the City of Onkaparinga region.
- Where is Mclaren Vale?
- Mclaren Vale is a suburb in the City of Onkaparinga area, SA 5171.
- What is the average rent in Mclaren Vale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $672, for units it's $490.
- What schools are in Mclaren Vale?
- There are 20 schools serving Mclaren Vale on this page, including McLaren Vale Primary School, Tatachilla Lutheran College, McLaren Flat Primary School.
- How walkable is Mclaren Vale?
- Mclaren Vale has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mclaren Vale?
- Mclaren Vale is close to Pedler Creek, Tatachilla, Mclaren Flat, Seaford Heights, Seaford Rise.
- What is the population of Mclaren Vale?
- The population of Mclaren Vale is approximately 4,061 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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