Victor Harbor Central at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
16.8k
Median age 60
The brief
What to know about Victor Harbor Central.
The postcode for Victor Harbor Central is 5211 (SA).
Victor Harbor Central (5211) sits in the Yankalilla region of South Australia.
Victor Harbor Central has roughly 16,845 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by 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.
Victor Harbor Central scores 4/100 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, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Victor Harbor Central's population at 16,845, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
16,845
Median age
60
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$290/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$247/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
16,845
Median age: 60
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Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Victor Harbor Central.
Local schools for Victor Harbor Central
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Government School Catchment
Victor Harbor High School
Victor Harbor Primary School
Port Elliot Primary 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 Victor Harbor Central.
- What is the Victor Harbor Central postcode?
- Victor Harbor Central is in the 5211 postcode, in SA, in the District Council of Yankalilla region.
- Where is Victor Harbor Central?
- Victor Harbor Central is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5211, in the District Council of Yankalilla region.
- What is the average rent in Victor Harbor Central?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $290, for units it's $247.
- What schools are in Victor Harbor Central?
- There are 5 schools serving Victor Harbor Central on this page, including Victor Harbor High School, Investigator College, Victor Harbor Primary School.
- How walkable is Victor Harbor Central?
- Victor Harbor Central has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Victor Harbor Central?
- Victor Harbor Central is close to Encounter Bay, Victor Harbor, Mccracken, Hayborough, Port Elliot.
- What is the population of Victor Harbor Central?
- The population of Victor Harbor Central is approximately 16,845 (2021 Census). The median age is 60.
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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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