Hahndorf
SA 5245 · Mount Barker
2,814 (2021) → 2,785 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Hahndorf is a stable suburb in Mount Barker, SA 5245, about 22km from Adelaide CBD. Recent property sales in Hahndorf are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 27/100, and is about 27km inland. Hahndorf has an overall score of 42/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5245 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (8.17%), Germany (1.74%), New Zealand (0.85%), South Africa (0.82%), Scotland (0.78%)
Top languages: German (0.92%), Mandarin (0.57%), Italian (0.57%), Indonesian (0.32%), French (0.28%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for SA. Median weekly rents:
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1070 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Michael's Lutheran School, Hahndorf IncPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1101
- Hahndorf Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1049
Nearby (within 10km)
- The Hills Christian Community SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1092
- Mylor Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 974
- Cornerstone CollegeSecondary · Independent · 5.1kmICSEA 1094
- Bridgewater Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 1076
- Mount Barker Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 1016
- Littlehampton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 1036
- Oakbank SchoolCombined · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 993
- Aldgate Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 1092
- King's Baptist Grammar School - Mount Barker CampusCombined · Independent · 5.9km
- The Hills Montessori School - Wairoa CampusCombined · Independent · 6kmICSEA 1105
- Mount Barker High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 1010
- St Francis de Sales CollegeCombined · Catholic · 6.4kmICSEA 1051
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Hahndorf
Is Hahndorf safe?
Hahndorf has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,599 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Hahndorf from Adelaide CBD?
Hahndorf is about 22.3 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 79 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Hahndorf?
Hahndorf has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1075 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Hahndorf?
Hahndorf has a transport score of 27/100 and 20 bus stops.