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Huntfield Heights

SA 5163 · Onkaparinga

4,199 (2021)4,315 est. (2025) · Stable

54
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

4,199
Population
$719K
Median house (2026)
42
Safety score
59
Transport score

Huntfield Heights is a stable suburb in Onkaparinga, SA 5163, about 26km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $719K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 59/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Huntfield Heights has an overall score of 54/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 42/100.

26.3 km
To Adelaide CBD
4.1 km
To coast
$590/wk
Median rent (house)
2.5 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

4,199
Population
37
Median age
2.4
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,239
vs NSW median-33.0%
Median taxable income (individual)$54,166/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -9%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 5163 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher14.9%
Born in Australia76.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,529 / 44 / 18

Top countries of birth: England (7.72%), Philippines (1.21%), New Zealand (1.07%), Scotland (0.86%), Germany (0.74%)

Top languages: Arabic (0.76%), Tagalog (0.71%), Polish (0.62%), German (0.5%), Mandarin (0.43%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$719K+9.6%
Median house (2026)
Data not available
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$590 / $375 wk
Rental yield (house)4.3%
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

42
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

17
Break & enter dwelling405/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
8
Motor vehicle theft191/100k
Domestic assaultNot reported
RobberyNot reported
71
Non-domestic assault1,691/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 223 (all categories, latest year)5,311 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

25

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

54
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 991 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Huntfield Heights School P-6Primary · GovernmentICSEA 898

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Hackham West SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 867
  • Noarlunga Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 937
  • Cardijn College - Marian CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1019
  • Calvary Lutheran Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 971
  • Sports College South Australia - South Adelaide Football Club CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.2km
  • Hackham East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 948
  • Christies Beach High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 905
  • Bowden Brompton Community School - Torrens Road CampusCombined · Government · 2.5km
  • Cardijn College - Marcellin CampusSecondary · Catholic · 2.8km
  • Bowden Brompton Community School - Beach CampusCombined · Government · 2.8km
  • FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful EngagementSecondary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 952
  • Flaxmill School P-6Primary · Government · 3kmICSEA 950

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

59
21Bus
CBD commute (est.)76 min (bus)
Nearest train stationNoarlunga Railway (2.5 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate12.5% · vs SA avg 4.1% ↑

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
19.3%
Retail Trade
13.1%
Construction
10.9%
Manufacturing
8.8%
Administrative & Support Services
5.6%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
15.5°C
Winter max
550mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

80 in suburbSupermarkets
41 in suburbCafes/Rest.
3710 in suburbParks
195 in suburbPlaygrounds
21639 in suburbPools
40 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
71 in suburbGPs
51 in suburbPharmacies
41 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
31Sports fields
1Vets
Air qualityExcellent air quality (82/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachMaslin Beach (7.7 km)
Nearest hospitalAshford Hospital (23.6 km)
Nearest vet1.6 km
Nearest airportAdelaide (23.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

43

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

4
Gyms
3
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
31
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

77

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

37
Parks
1
Nature reserves
35
Bike paths
2
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

32

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

1
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

51

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

3
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.71
Per 1,000 residents

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

46

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

1
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.71

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Places of Worship

9
Christian1 in suburb
Total within 3km9
In this suburb1

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

Stable
Annual growth rate0.68%
Projected population 20414,423
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Huntfield Heights

Is Huntfield Heights safe?

Huntfield Heights has a residential safety score of 42/100, 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 5,311 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Huntfield Heights?

In Huntfield Heights, the median house price is $719K. Median weekly house rent is $590.

How far is Huntfield Heights from Adelaide CBD?

Huntfield Heights is about 26.3 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 76 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Huntfield Heights?

Huntfield Heights has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 898 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Huntfield Heights?

Huntfield Heights has a transport score of 59/100 and 21 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.