Hindmarsh Island
SA 5214 • Rest of SA
About Hindmarsh Island
Hindmarsh Island is a river island located in the lower Murray River near the town of Goolwa, approximately 100 kilometres south-east of Adelaide in South Australia. With a population of around 1,400, it is a unique residential and holiday destination within the Alexandrina District Council. The island is connected to the mainland by a bridge opened in 2001, and is known for its rich Aboriginal and European history. The landscape features flat farmland, marina developments, and waterfront properties along the Murray River and Goolwa Channel.
The island offers a distinctive waterfront lifestyle, particularly in the marina precinct where residents can moor boats at their own jetties. From the island, boating access extends to the Coorong, the Murray Mouth, and upstream along the River Murray. Hindmarsh Island is popular with retirees, sea-changers, and holiday-home owners seeking a tranquil riverside setting. While amenities on the island are limited, the nearby town of Goolwa provides shops, cafés, restaurants, and essential services just minutes across the bridge.
Hindmarsh Island falls under postcode 5214 and is governed by Alexandrina Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Finniss electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- LinkSA — Goolwa township 10 min
- 751 — Victor Harbor 30-40 min
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Very limited public transport; car is essential. Nearest major centre is Victor Harbor (30 min drive)
Car essential for all errands; the island has no shops or services — Goolwa township across the bridge is the nearest service centre
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Gardiner Street
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2 Glendale Rd
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 224
- 2. New Zealand 25
- 3. Scotland 19
- 4. Netherlands 11
- 5. Italy 10
- 6. Germany 9
- 7. China 7
- 8. United States 7
- 9. Philippines 6
- 10. India 5
- 11. South Africa 5
- 12. Wales 5
- 13. Ireland 4
- 14. Singapore 4
- 15. Croatia 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)