Wellington at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
184
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Wellington.
The postcode for Wellington is 5259 (SA).
Wellington (5259) sits in the Alexandrina region of South Australia.
Wellington has roughly 184 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.
Wellington 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wellington's population at 184, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
184
Median age
58
Family households
61%
Lone person
34%
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)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
184
Median age: 58
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Safety
Crime and safety.
7
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wellington.
Local schools for Wellington
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Jervois Primary School
Tailem Bend Primary School
Fraser Park 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 Wellington.
- What is the Wellington postcode?
- Wellington is in the 5259 postcode, in SA, in the Alexandrina Council region.
- Where is Wellington?
- Wellington is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5259, in the Alexandrina Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wellington?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Wellington?
- There are 5 schools serving Wellington on this page, including Jervois Primary School, Tailem Bend Primary School, Unity College.
- How walkable is Wellington?
- Wellington has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wellington?
- Wellington is close to Jervois, Tailem Bend, Tailem Bend, East Wellington, Wellington East.
- What is the population of Wellington?
- The population of Wellington is approximately 184 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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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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