Huntfield Heights
SA 5163 · Onkaparinga
4,199 (2021) → 4,315 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5163 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
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
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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 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.