Moving to Chiton SA 5211
What the official numbers say about living in Chiton — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $335 a week, against a median household income of $1,212 a week.
About 74% of homes are owner-occupied and 16% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Around 73% of households are families, averaging 2.1 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Scotland, Germany; most spoken languages besides English: Thai.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Chiton sits around the national average (decile 5 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (83% of workers), while 13% work from home.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 67 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 3 schools · 8 cafes & restaurants · 2 supermarkets · 9 parks · 6 beaches — see them all on the Chiton profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Port Elliot Primary School 2.2 km · Victor Harbor R-7 School 3 km · Victor Harbor High School 4.7 km
Groceries: Aldi 1.6 km · Coles 1.6 km
Parks and reserves: Seagull Reserve 300 m · Starfish Park 900 m · Brandwood Reserve 1.3 km · Lakala Reserve 2.1 km · Augusta Square 2.3 km · Harbour Master’s Reserve 2.5 km · Continental Park 2.6 km · Strangways Reserve 2.6 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Chiton, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Eastern New Holland Honeyeater · Western Red Wattlebird · Eurasian Blackbird · Eyre Peninsula Australian Magpie · Eastern Galah.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Chiton, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiton here | 440 | — | 5/10 | 14% |
| Hayborough | 2,238 | — | 2/10 | 6% |
| Port Elliot | 2,251 | — | 3/10 | 6% |
| Mccracken | 2,076 | — | 2/10 | 13% |
| Victor Harbor | 4,520 | — | 2/10 | 19% |
| Middleton | 1,298 | — | 6/10 | 8% |
| Encounter Bay | 5,305 | — | 3/10 | 8% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Alexandrina — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Mayo — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 5211 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Chiton profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $335 a week, and about 16% of homes here are rented.
It sits about 67 km from the Adelaide CBD in a straight line. Local government is Alexandrina council, and the federal seat is Mayo.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Chiton vs Mccracken · Chiton vs Middleton.
Nearby guides: Hayborough · Port Elliot · Mccracken · Victor Harbor · Middleton · Encounter Bay.
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