Victor Harbor
SA 5211 · Victor Harbor
4,520 (2021) → 4,816 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Victor Harbor is a moderate growth suburb in Victor Harbor, SA 5211, about 69km from Adelaide CBD. Recent property sales in Victor Harbor are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is right by the coast. Victor Harbor has an overall score of 32/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 92/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (9.67%), New Zealand (1%), Scotland (1%), Germany (0.82%), Philippines (0.55%)
Top languages: German (0.35%), Mandarin (0.27%), French (0.24%), Arabic (0.22%), Afrikaans (0.2%)
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 1012 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Investigator CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1055
- Victor Harbor Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 983
- Victor Harbor High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 976
Nearby (within 10km)
- Encounter Lutheran CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1056
- Port Elliot Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 992
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
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
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Victor Harbor
Is Victor Harbor safe?
Victor Harbor has a residential safety score of 92/100, 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 4,425 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Victor Harbor from Adelaide CBD?
Victor Harbor is about 68.9 km from Adelaide CBD.
What schools are in Victor Harbor?
Victor Harbor has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1005 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Victor Harbor?
Victor Harbor has a transport score of 0/100.