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Victor Harbor

SA 5211 · Victor Harbor

4,520 (2021)4,816 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

32
Overall score

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

4,520
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
92
Safety score
0
Transport score

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.

68.9 km
To Adelaide CBD
1.3 km
To coast
$540/wk
Median rent (house)
41.5 km
To nearest station

Demographics

4,520
Population
59
Median age
2
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$882
vs NSW median-52.3%
Bachelor degree or higher24.7%
Born in Australia76.8%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,538 / 107 / 408

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:

Median rent — house / unit$540 / $425 wk

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

Residential Safety

92
Residential

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

7
Break & enter dwelling155/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
3
Motor vehicle theft66/100k
Domestic assaultNot reported
RobberyNot reported
55
Non-domestic assault1,217/100k

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: 200 (all categories, latest year)4,425 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

33

Limited school choices

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

5
Within 10km3 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

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

0
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationSeaford Railway (41.5 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

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.

43 in suburbSupermarkets
77 in suburbCafes/Rest.
119 in suburbParks
66 in suburbPlaygrounds
2714 in suburbPools
22 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
21 in suburbPharmacies
11 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
5955 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachBoomer Beach (5.7 km)
Nearest hospitalSouth Coast District Hospital (1.6 km)
Nearest vet1.6 km
Nearest airportAdelaide (67.5 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

54

Decent access

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

2
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
59
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

31

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

11
Parks
3
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
2
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

55

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
3
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
8
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

49

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)
0.66
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

86

Outstanding childcare access

Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.

4
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
1
Family Day Care
Total services8
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 8 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.77

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.60%
Projected population 20415,591
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: 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.

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.