Heathfield SA

Postcode 5153 · Adelaide Hills LGA

Heathfield is a small community in South Australia within the Adelaide Hills local government area (postcode 5153). With a population of 1,062, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 46. Households earn a median income of $119K per year, with an average household size of 2.8 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Heathfield is $875,000, having dropped significantly 17.2% over the past year. The median weekly rent is $450 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,075.

Heathfield is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 1078, which is above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 19 bus stops. The crime rate in the Adelaide Hills LGA is low at 1,507 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Heathfield offers a gross rental yield of 2.7%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($875K/$950K). The price-to-income ratio of 7.3x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -17.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.7% Low Yield
Price vs State$875K/$950K Near Median
Affordability7.3x Moderate
Price Momentum-17.2% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education10/10
Economic9/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$875K
-17.2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$450
POPULATION
1,062
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age46
Household Size2.8
HH Income /wk$2,298
Personal Income /wk$863
Mortgage /mth$2,075
CRIME (Adelaide Hills LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)1,507
Total Incidents16
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops19
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA1078
Total Students1,072
Government2
Heathfield High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1086
Heathfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1071
Data: 2025-Q4