Middleton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,298
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Middleton.
The postcode for Middleton is 5213 (SA).
Middleton (5213) sits in the Alexandrina region of South Australia.
Middleton has roughly 1,298 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Middleton 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Middleton's population at 1,298, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 18% 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
1,298
Median age
49
Family households
71%
Lone person
27%
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)
$555/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$283/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
1,298
Median age: 49
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
19
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 Middleton.
Local schools for Middleton
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Government School Catchment
Port Elliot Primary School
Goolwa Secondary College
Goolwa 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 Middleton.
- What is the Middleton postcode?
- Middleton is in the 5213 postcode, in SA, in the Alexandrina Council region.
- Where is Middleton?
- Middleton is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5213, in the Alexandrina Council region.
- What is the average rent in Middleton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $555, for units it's $283.
- What schools are in Middleton?
- There are 4 schools serving Middleton on this page, including Port Elliot Primary School, Goolwa Secondary College, Goolwa Primary School.
- How walkable is Middleton?
- Middleton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Middleton?
- Middleton is close to Mount Jagged, Port Elliot, Goolwa Beach, Mosquito Hill, Goolwa.
- What is the population of Middleton?
- The population of Middleton is approximately 1,298 (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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