Moving to Mclaren Flat SA 5171
What the official numbers say about living in Mclaren Flat — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Budget around $1,112,000 for a median house (based on 2026 1Q sales).
Renting? The census median is $350 a week, against a median household income of $2,129 a week.
About 88% of homes are owner-occupied and 11% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Mclaren Flat grew 24% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,310 → 1,625 people).
Around 88% of households are families, averaging 3.0 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Scotland, Germany; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, German, Portuguese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Mclaren Flat sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 8 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (83% of workers), while 15% work from home.
Nearest train station: Noarlunga Centre, 11.4 km north-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Seaford, 9.8 km west.
Nearest airport: Adelaide Airport, 29.7 km north.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 31 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 2 cafes & restaurants — see them all on the Mclaren Flat profile.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Mclaren Flat, most often seen first: Little Raven · Rainbow Lorikeet · Eyre Peninsula Australian Magpie · Western Red Wattlebird · Fleurieu Adelaide Rosella · Eastern New Holland Honeyeater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Mclaren Flat, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mclaren Flat here | 1,625 | $1,112,000 | 8/10 | 17% |
| Mclaren Vale | 4,061 | $950,000 | 6/10 | 7% |
| Willunga | 2,445 | $1,115,750 | 8/10 | 18% |
| Onkaparinga Hills | 2,610 | $996,750 | 7/10 | 38% |
| Hackham | 4,491 | $770,500 | 1/10 | 12% |
| Huntfield Heights | 4,199 | $770,000 | 1/10 | 12% |
| Seaford Heights | 1,079 | $660,000 | 8/10 | 2% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Onkaparinga — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Mayo — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 5171 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Mclaren Flat profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
A house in Mclaren Flat has a median sale price of $1,112,000 (2026 1Q sales). Renters pay a median $350 a week, and about 11% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 24% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,310 people to 1,625. It sits about 31 km from the Adelaide CBD in a straight line. Local government is Onkaparinga council, and the federal seat is Mayo.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Mclaren Flat vs Willunga · Mclaren Flat vs Onkaparinga Hills.
Nearby guides: Mclaren Vale · Willunga · Onkaparinga Hills · Hackham · Huntfield Heights · Seaford Heights.
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