Victor Harbor at a glance
Walk score
48
Car dependent
Population
4,520
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Victor Harbor.
The postcode for Victor Harbor is 5211 (SA).
Victor Harbor (5211) sits in the Yankalilla region of South Australia.
Victor Harbor has roughly 4,520 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Victor Harbor scores 48/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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's population at 4,520, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (41%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
4,520
Median age
59
Family households
57%
Lone person
41%
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)
$540/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$425/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
4,520
Median age: 59
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
172
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.
48
0
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Victor Harbor.
Local schools for Victor Harbor
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Government School Catchment
Victor Harbor High School
Victor Harbor Primary School
Port Elliot 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 Victor Harbor.
- What is the Victor Harbor postcode?
- Victor Harbor is in the 5211 postcode, in SA, in the District Council of Yankalilla region.
- Where is Victor Harbor?
- Victor Harbor is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5211, in the District Council of Yankalilla region.
- What is the average rent in Victor Harbor?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $540, for units it's $425.
- What schools are in Victor Harbor?
- There are 5 schools serving Victor Harbor on this page, including Victor Harbor High School, Victor Harbor Primary School, Investigator College.
- How walkable is Victor Harbor?
- Victor Harbor has a Walk Score of 48 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Victor Harbor?
- Victor Harbor is close to Victor Harbor Central, Mccracken, Hayborough, Encounter Bay, Port Elliot.
- What is the population of Victor Harbor?
- The population of Victor Harbor is approximately 4,520 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.
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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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