Rural City of Murray Bridge
Red Creek
Red Creek at a glance
Median house
$334,000
Median unit
$240,480
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
145
Median age 39
About
Welcome to Red Creek.
Red Creek (5255) sits in the Murray Bridge region of South Australia. The median house here is $334,000, well below the South Australia median of around $720K.
Red Creek has roughly 145 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Houses change hands at $334,000 on a typical sale, well below the South Australia median. Units come in around $240,480, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $67,000. Prices are well below the South Australia median, which keeps Red Creek on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$334,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$225/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$334,000
$240,480
145
Median age: 39
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.67% (median rent $300/wk against a $334,000 price tag). Units yield 4.87% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA4.67%
Based on $334,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA4.87%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202674%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Red Creek's population at 145, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
145
Median age
39
Family households
81%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Red Creek 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 5 independent.
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 Red Creek.
Local schools for Red Creek
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Callington Primary School
Macclesfield Primary School
Mount Barker South 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 Red Creek.
- What is the median house price in Red Creek?
- The median house price in Red Creek, SA 5255 is $334,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Red Creek postcode?
- Red Creek is in the 5255 postcode, in SA, in the Rural City of Murray Bridge region.
- What is the average rent in Red Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $225.
- What schools are in Red Creek?
- There are 16 schools serving Red Creek on this page, including Callington Primary School, Mount Barker Waldorf School, Macclesfield Primary School.
- How walkable is Red Creek?
- Red Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Red Creek?
- Red Creek is close to Highland Valley, Salem, St Ives, Hartley, Gemmells.
- What is the population of Red Creek?
- Red Creek has approximately 145 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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