Hectorville
SA 5073 · Campbelltown
4,241 (2021) → 4,582 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Campbelltown local government area (est. 196,708 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Hectorville is a moderate growth suburb in Campbelltown, SA 5073, about 7km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $1.18M is around the same as the SA average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 53/100, and is about 14km inland. Hectorville has an overall score of 70/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 76/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5073 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Italy (9.34%), India (7.4%), China (6.56%), England (1.82%), South Korea (1.58%)
Top languages: Italian (13.04%), Mandarin (7.45%), Punjabi (3.32%), Greek (2.24%), Cantonese (2.17%)
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1068 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1077
- East Torrens Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1073
Nearby (within 10km)
- Morialta Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1075
- St Francis of Assisi SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1049
- Stradbroke SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1111
- East Marden Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1127
- Felixstow Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1014
- Rostrevor CollegeCombined · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1064
- Charles Campbell CollegeCombined · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1018
- Adelaide East Education CentreSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1056
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1099
- Sunrise Christian School ParadisePrimary · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1096
- Magill SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1119
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1092
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Hectorville
Is Hectorville safe?
Hectorville has a residential safety score of 76/100, 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 4,504 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Hectorville?
In Hectorville, the median house price is $1.18M. Median weekly house rent is $670.
How far is Hectorville from Adelaide CBD?
Hectorville is about 7.1 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 33 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Hectorville?
Hectorville 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 Hectorville?
Hectorville has a transport score of 53/100 and 14 bus stops.