Wakefield
Polish Hill River
Polish Hill River at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
38
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Polish Hill River.
Polish Hill River (5453) sits in the Wakefield region of South Australia.
Polish Hill River has roughly 38 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
Polish Hill River scores 2/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Polish Hill River's population at 38, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (57% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
38
Median age
56
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
57%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
38
Median age: 56
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
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Education
Schools in Polish Hill River.
Local schools for Polish Hill River
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Government School Catchment
Clare Primary School
Watervale Primary School
Clare High School
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Frequently asked
About Polish Hill River.
- What is the Polish Hill River postcode?
- Polish Hill River is in the 5453 postcode, in SA, in the Wakefield region.
- What is the average rent in Polish Hill River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Polish Hill River?
- There are 4 schools serving Polish Hill River on this page, including Clare Primary School, St Joseph's School, Watervale Primary School.
- How walkable is Polish Hill River?
- Polish Hill River has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Polish Hill River?
- Polish Hill River is close to Sevenhill, Penwortham, Gillentown, Stanley, Spring Farm.
- What is the population of Polish Hill River?
- Polish Hill River has approximately 38 residents. The median age is 56.
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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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