Middle Beach at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
94
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Middle Beach.
The postcode for Middle Beach is 5501 (SA).
Middle Beach (5501) sits in the Wakefield region of South Australia.
Middle Beach has roughly 94 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
Middle Beach 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 4 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Middle Beach's population at 94, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (49% family, 31% lone person).
Population
94
Median age
49
Family households
49%
Lone person
31%
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)
$290/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$305/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
94
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
12
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Middle Beach.
Local schools for Middle Beach
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Government School Catchment
Two Wells Primary School
Virginia Primary School
Mallala Primary 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 Middle Beach.
- What is the Middle Beach postcode?
- Middle Beach is in the 5501 postcode, in SA, in the Wakefield region.
- Where is Middle Beach?
- Middle Beach is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5501, in the Wakefield region.
- What is the average rent in Middle Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $290, for units it's $305.
- What schools are in Middle Beach?
- There are 7 schools serving Middle Beach on this page, including Two Wells Primary School, Virginia Primary School, Mallala Primary School.
- How walkable is Middle Beach?
- Middle Beach has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Middle Beach?
- Middle Beach is close to Two Wells, Korunye, Lower Light, Port Gawler, Buckland Park.
- What is the population of Middle Beach?
- The population of Middle Beach is approximately 94 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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