McLaren Vale SA

Postcode 5171 · Onkaparinga LGA

McLaren Vale is a smaller suburb in South Australia within the Onkaparinga local government area (postcode 5171). With a population of 4,061, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 54. Households earn a median income of $69K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in McLaren Vale is $1.0 million, having surged 14.2% over the past year. Units have a median price of $527,000 (+5% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $605. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,560.

McLaren Vale is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 1043, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 26 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Onkaparinga LGA is below average at 3,103 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, McLaren Vale offers a gross rental yield of 3.1%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.0M/$950K). The price-to-income ratio of 14.7x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +14.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.1% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$1.0M/$950K Near Median
Affordability14.7x Stretched
Price Momentum+14.2% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$54,558
Mean Income$64,343
Earners5,280
YoY Change+2.8%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage6/10
Education6/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage6/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.0M
14.2% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$527K
5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$328
POPULATION
4,061
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age54
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,331
Personal Income /wk$687
Mortgage /mth$1,560
CRIME (Onkaparinga LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,103
Total Incidents126
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops26
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA1043
Total Students1,624
Independent1
Government1
Tatachilla Lutheran CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1068
McLaren Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1018
HOSPITALS (1)
McLaren Vale & Districts War Memorial Hospital Incpublic
Data: 2025-Q4