Hallett Cove
SA 5158 · Marion
12,512 (2021) → 12,696 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Hallett Cove is a stable suburb in Marion, SA 5158, about 18km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $943K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 93/100, and is right by the coast. Hallett Cove has an overall score of 65/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5158 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (13.3%), South Africa (2.16%), Scotland (2.12%), China (1.39%), India (1.25%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.85%), Afrikaans (0.89%), Polish (0.85%), Arabic (0.67%), German (0.66%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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 1024 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Hallett Cove East Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1056
- Hallett Cove SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 999
- Hallett Cove South Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 989
- Sports College South Australia - The Cove CampusSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Martin de Porres SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1060
- Sheidow Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1020
- Woodend Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1050
- Reynella South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 969
- FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful Engagement - The Cottage CampusSecondary · Catholic · 3.8km
- Reynella Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1001
- Morphett Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 950
- Braeview SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1032
- Seacliff Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 1094
- Seaview Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1051
- Sunrise Christian School Morphett ValePrimary · Independent · 4.4kmICSEA 1068
- Reynella East CollegeCombined · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 988
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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 Hallett Cove
Is Hallett Cove safe?
Hallett Cove 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 1,918 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Hallett Cove?
In Hallett Cove, the median house price is $943K. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Hallett Cove from Adelaide CBD?
Hallett Cove is about 18.0 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 44 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Hallett Cove?
Hallett Cove has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1015 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Hallett Cove?
Hallett Cove has a transport score of 93/100, including 2 train stations and 89 bus stops.