McLaren Vale
SA 5171 · Onkaparinga
4,061 (2021) → 4,825 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
McLaren Vale is a moderate growth suburb in Onkaparinga, SA 5171, about 32km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $957K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 20/100, and is a short drive from the coast. McLaren Vale has an overall score of 32/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (14.92%), Scotland (1.85%), New Zealand (1.21%), Italy (1.08%), Germany (0.89%)
Top languages: Italian (1.38%), German (0.57%), French (0.34%), Japan (0.25%), Arabic (0.15%)
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 972 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- McLaren Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1023
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tatachilla Lutheran CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 1070
- McLaren Flat Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1028
- Old Noarlunga Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 1005
- Seaford Rise Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 980
- Willunga High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 989
- Seaford Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 967
- Willunga Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 1030
- All Saints Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.6kmICSEA 1018
- Willunga Waldorf SchoolCombined · Independent · 6.6kmICSEA 1077
- Huntfield Heights School P-6Primary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 858
- Moana Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 1018
- South Port Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 967
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
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
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
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
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
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about McLaren Vale
Is McLaren Vale safe?
McLaren Vale 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 3,103 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in McLaren Vale?
In McLaren Vale, the median house price is $957K. Median weekly house rent is $735.
How far is McLaren Vale from Adelaide CBD?
McLaren Vale is about 31.7 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 107 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in McLaren Vale?
McLaren Vale has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1023 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in McLaren Vale?
McLaren Vale has a transport score of 20/100 and 26 bus stops.