McLaren Vale

SA 5171 • Greater Adelaide

4,061
Population (2021)
$35,724
Median Income
58.53 km²
Area
63m
Elevation

About McLaren Vale

McLaren Vale is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Onkaparinga (City) area. With a population of 4,061 and a median income of $35,724, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 58.53 km² at an elevation of 63m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. McLaren Vale combines affordability with quality of life.

McLaren Vale falls under postcode 5171 and is governed by Onkaparinga Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mawson electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5171
Urban Area
Onkaparinga - South
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-35.21°, 138.55°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
58.53 km²
Elevation
63m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    178 Main Road McLaren Vale 5171 SA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$328
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,560
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
54 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,842
Census 2021
4,061
5.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,368
Income 2021
$35,724
17.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,821
Born Overseas 1,052

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 606
  • 2. Scotland 75
  • 3. New Zealand 49
  • 4. Italy 44
  • 5. Germany 36
  • 6. Netherlands 24
  • 7. South Africa 22
  • 8. Wales 21
  • 9. United States 20
  • 10. Canada 12
  • 11. Ireland 12
  • 12. Philippines 11
  • 13. China 6
  • 14. Greece 6
  • 15. Japan 6

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,191
Australian 1,334
Scottish 499
Irish 377
German 309
Italian 189
Dutch 82
Welsh 43
Polish 31
Greek 29

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,080
Both parents born in Australia
1,303
Both parents born overseas
497
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
53.1%
Christianity
40.0%
Buddhism
0.5%
Islam
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
141 (3.5%)
5-14 years
406 (10.0%)
15-19 years
188 (4.6%)
20-24 years
165 (4.1%)
25-34 years
282 (6.9%)
35-44 years
396 (9.8%)
45-54 years
510 (12.6%)
55-64 years
632 (15.6%)
65-74 years
642 (15.8%)
75-84 years
503 (12.4%)
85+ years
196 (4.8%)

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