Strathalbyn
SA 5255 · Alexandrina
7,246 (2021) → 7,826 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Strathalbyn is a high growth suburb in Alexandrina, SA 5255, about 44km from Adelaide CBD. Recent property sales in Strathalbyn are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 10/100, and is about 31km inland. Strathalbyn has an overall score of 26/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5255 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (6.2%), Scotland (0.73%), New Zealand (0.65%), Germany (0.52%), Netherlands (0.5%)
Top languages: German (0.36%), Polish (0.17%), Thai (0.17%), Filipino (0.15%), French (0.14%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for SA. Median weekly rents:
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 1019 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Tyndale Christian School StrathalbynCombined · IndependentICSEA 1013
- Eastern Fleurieu R-12 SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 981
- Eastern Fleurieu R-12 School - Strathalbyn R-6 CampusCombined · Government
- Eastern Fleurieu R-12 School - Strathalbyn 7-12 CampusCombined · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Macclesfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.5kmICSEA 1053
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
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
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
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Strathalbyn
Is Strathalbyn safe?
Strathalbyn 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 2,443 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Strathalbyn from Adelaide CBD?
Strathalbyn is about 43.6 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 119 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Strathalbyn?
Strathalbyn has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 997 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Strathalbyn?
Strathalbyn has a transport score of 10/100 and 4 bus stops.