Mclaren Vale at a glance
Median house
$950,000
+21.0% year on year
Median unit
$274,320
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
4,061
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Mclaren Vale.
The postcode for Mclaren Vale is 5171 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Mclaren Vale is $950,000.
Mclaren Vale (5171) sits in the Onkaparinga region of South Australia. The median house here is $950,000, above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +21% over the past year, well clear of the South Australia average (5%).
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.
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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 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
4,061
Median age
54
Family households
71%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $950,000 on a typical sale, above the South Australia median. Units come in around $274,320, roughly 71% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+21%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $190,000. Prices sit above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +21%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$950,000
+21.0% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$735/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$585/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
$950,000
+21.0% annual growth
$274,320
4,061
Median age: 54
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.02% (median rent $735/wk against a $950,000 price tag). Units yield 11.09% 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. The 12-month growth of +21% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20264.02%
Based on $950,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 202611.09%
Based on $274,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026+21.0%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202676%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +21.0%/yr
2021
$366K
5-year change
+159%
2026
$950K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
102
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
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.
20
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mclaren Vale.
Local schools for Mclaren Vale
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Government School Catchment
McLaren Vale Primary School
McLaren Flat Primary School
Willunga High 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 Mclaren Vale.
- What is the median house price in Mclaren Vale?
- The median house price in Mclaren Vale, SA 5171 is $950,000. The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is +21.0%.
- 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 of Adelaide, in SA 5171. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Onkaparinga region.
- What is the average rent in Mclaren Vale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $735, for units it's $585.
- 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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