West Hindmarsh at a glance
Walk score
88
Very walkable
Population
1,560
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about West Hindmarsh.
The postcode for West Hindmarsh is 5007 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
West Hindmarsh (5007) sits in the Adelaide region of South Australia.
West Hindmarsh has roughly 1,560 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
West Hindmarsh scores 88/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 6 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put West Hindmarsh's population at 1,560, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 40% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,560
Median age
37
Family households
66%
Lone person
28%
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)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$495/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
40%
At a deeper level
1,560
Median age: 37
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
69
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.
88
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in West Hindmarsh.
Local schools for West Hindmarsh
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Government School Catchment
Allenby Gardens Primary School
Warriappendi Secondary School
Thebarton Senior College
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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 West Hindmarsh.
- What is the West Hindmarsh postcode?
- West Hindmarsh is in the 5007 postcode, in SA, in the City of Adelaide region.
- Where is West Hindmarsh?
- West Hindmarsh is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5007. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Adelaide region.
- What is the average rent in West Hindmarsh?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $495.
- What schools are in West Hindmarsh?
- There are 20 schools serving West Hindmarsh on this page, including St Joseph's School, Allenby Gardens Primary School, Warriappendi Secondary School.
- How walkable is West Hindmarsh?
- West Hindmarsh has a Walk Score of 88 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near West Hindmarsh?
- West Hindmarsh is close to Welland, Hindmarsh, Allenby Gardens, Croydon, Thebarton.
- What is the population of West Hindmarsh?
- The population of West Hindmarsh is approximately 1,560 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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