Moving to Macclesfield SA 5153
What the official numbers say about living in Macclesfield — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $308 a week, against a median household income of $1,605 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Macclesfield grew 14% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,238 → 1,413 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Germany, Scotland; most spoken languages besides English: German, Persian, Mandarin.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Macclesfield scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (83% of workers), while 14% work from home.
Nearest airport: Adelaide Airport, 38 km north-west.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 35 km away in a straight line.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Macclesfield, most often seen first: Fleurieu Adelaide Rosella · Eyre Peninsula Australian Magpie · Western Red Wattlebird · Western Striated Pardalote · Little Raven · South-eastern Grey Fantail.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Macclesfield, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macclesfield here | 1,413 | — | 7/10 | 19% |
| Meadows | 1,717 | — | 7/10 | 19% |
| Echunga | 1,219 | — | 8/10 | 20% |
| Mount Barker | 18,330 | — | 6/10 | 16% |
| Strathalbyn | 7,246 | — | 3/10 | 4% |
| Littlehampton | 3,300 | — | 8/10 | 20% |
| Hahndorf | 2,814 | — | 9/10 | 20% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Mount Barker — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Mayo — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 5153 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Macclesfield profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $308 a week.
The population grew 14% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,238 people to 1,413. It sits about 35 km from the Adelaide CBD in a straight line. Local government is Mount Barker council, and the federal seat is Mayo.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Macclesfield vs Meadows · Macclesfield vs Echunga.
Nearby guides: Meadows · Echunga · Mount Barker · Strathalbyn · Littlehampton · Hahndorf.
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