Moving to Hindmarsh Island SA 5214
What the official numbers say about living in Hindmarsh Island — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $330 a week, against a median household income of $1,123 a week.
About 77% of homes are owner-occupied and 20% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Hindmarsh Island grew 58% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,172 → 1,846 people).
Around 74% of households are families, averaging 2.2 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Scotland; most spoken languages besides English: Japanese, Afrikaans, German.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Hindmarsh Island scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (81% of workers), while 14% work from home.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 68 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 2 schools — see them all on the Hindmarsh Island profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Goolwa Primary School 4.1 km · Investigator College 4.5 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Hindmarsh Island, most often seen first: Black Swan · Australian Pelican · Pacific Black Duck · Grey Teal · Giinbaywarraymal · Australian White Ibis.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Hindmarsh Island, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindmarsh Island here | 1,846 | — | 3/10 | 4% |
| Goolwa North | 1,307 | — | 2/10 | 10% |
| Goolwa South | 1,041 | — | 2/10 | 2% |
| Goolwa | 2,558 | — | 1/10 | 5% |
| Goolwa Beach | 2,222 | — | 2/10 | 17% |
| Middleton | 1,298 | — | 6/10 | 8% |
| Clayton Bay | 472 | — | 2/10 | 5% |
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 5214 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Hindmarsh Island profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $330 a week, and about 20% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 58% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,172 people to 1,846. It sits about 68 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: Hindmarsh Island vs Goolwa North · Hindmarsh Island vs Goolwa South.
Nearby guides: Goolwa North · Goolwa South · Goolwa · Goolwa Beach · Middleton · Clayton Bay.
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