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Mclaren Vale Postcode
South Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Mclaren Vale Compares
Mclaren Vale vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| 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
| 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 |
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
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
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
Suburbs Near Mclaren Vale
Same Postcode (5171)
More Mclaren Vale Data
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.