Paechtown at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
204
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Paechtown.
The postcode for Paechtown is 5245 (SA).
Paechtown (5245) sits in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia.
Paechtown has roughly 204 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.
Paechtown 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 11 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Paechtown's population at 204, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (96% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (89% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
204
Median age
51
Family households
89%
Lone person
14%
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)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$480/wk
Owner occupied
96%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
204
Median age: 51
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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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 Paechtown.
Local schools for Paechtown
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Government School Catchment
Hahndorf Primary School
Mount Barker Primary School
Mount Barker High School
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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 Paechtown.
- What is the Paechtown postcode?
- Paechtown is in the 5245 postcode, in SA, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- Where is Paechtown?
- Paechtown is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5245, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- What is the average rent in Paechtown?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $480.
- What schools are in Paechtown?
- There are 20 schools serving Paechtown on this page, including St Michael's Lutheran School, Hahndorf Inc, Hahndorf Primary School, Cornerstone College.
- How walkable is Paechtown?
- Paechtown has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Paechtown?
- Paechtown is close to Totness, Hahndorf, Biggs Flat, Littlehampton, Mount Barker.
- What is the population of Paechtown?
- The population of Paechtown is approximately 204 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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