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South Australia · Postcode 5171
Mclaren Vale postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 33 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Mclaren Vale at a glance vs SA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against SA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Mclaren Vale vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Mclaren Vale | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,331 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $328 ≈SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,560 ≈SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 54 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% -SA | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Mclaren Vale is a locality 33 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5171. It falls within the Adelaide - South region. The local government area is Onkaparinga.
According to the 2021 Census, Mclaren Vale has a population of 4,061 with a median age of 54. The median weekly household income is $1,331, below the SA average. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, lower than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 27 (0.7% of residents).
Housing in Mclaren Vale includes a median weekly rent of $328, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,560, with 1,654 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 83.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Mclaren Vale scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Schools in Mclaren Vale include Tatachilla Lutheran College and McLaren Vale Primary School.
Mclaren Vale is part of the Onkaparinga statistical area in South Australia.
Mclaren Vale details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5171 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 4,061 |
| Median Age | 54 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,331/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $687/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $328 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,560 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 58.5 km² |
| Population Density | 69/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,654 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 27 (0.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -35.2210309 |
| Longitude | 138.5461247 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 33 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - South |
| Area (SA3) | Onkaparinga |
| Local Government | Onkaparinga |
| Federal Electorate | Mayo |
| State Electorate | Mawson |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 547 (13.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 353 (8.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 678 (16.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,142 (28.1%) |
| 65+ years | 1,341 (33.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 598 (14.7%) |
| Asthma | 348 (8.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 281 (6.9%) |
| Diabetes | 220 (5.4%) |
| Cancer | 184 (4.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 106 (2.6%) |
| Dementia | 66 (1.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 72 (4.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 598 (36.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 601 (36.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 364 (22.3%) |
Schools in Mclaren Vale
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Mclaren Vale. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Mclaren Vale
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.