Nairne at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
5,327
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Nairne.
The postcode for Nairne is 5252 (SA).
Nairne (5252) sits in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia.
Nairne has roughly 5,327 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Nairne scores 10/100 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, 1 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Nairne's population at 5,327, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,327
Median age
36
Family households
77%
Lone person
21%
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)
$597/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
5,327
Median age: 36
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
51
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.
10
0
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Nairne.
Local schools for Nairne
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Government School Catchment
Nairne School - Preschool and Primary
Littlehampton Primary School
Mount Barker 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 Nairne.
- What is the Nairne postcode?
- Nairne is in the 5252 postcode, in SA, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- Where is Nairne?
- Nairne is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5252, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- What is the average rent in Nairne?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $597, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Nairne?
- There are 13 schools serving Nairne on this page, including Nairne School - Preschool and Primary, Littlehampton Primary School, St Francis de Sales College.
- How walkable is Nairne?
- Nairne has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Nairne?
- Nairne is close to Hay Valley, Blakiston, Dawesley, Mount Barker Junction, Littlehampton.
- What is the population of Nairne?
- The population of Nairne is approximately 5,327 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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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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