Hindmarsh Tiers SA 5202
Located in South Australia, Hindmarsh Tiers sits 68 km from Adelaide CBD, around 1 hour by car. The locality has 111 residents, a median age of 44, and a median household income of $80,132 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the top 40% nationally. Population grew 22.0% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $250 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,495. Walkability is low.
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Is Hindmarsh Tiers safe? Crime statistics
2024Crime in Hindmarsh Tiers sits in the low band, with 2 incidents recorded in 2024.
2 offences
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20251 crash
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. This state’s crash data does not name the road.
Schools
Walkability
Hindmarsh Tiers is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Hindmarsh Tiers.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 25
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Victor Harbor: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Hindmarsh Tiers is home to 111 residents, with a median age of 44, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $80,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
111
Median Age
44
Median Household Income
$80,132/yr
Census Median Rent
$250/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,495/mo
Avg Household Size
2.8
Median Personal Income
$28,912/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
16.7%
Total Dwellings
42
Owner-Occupier Rate
78.4%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
16.2%
Mortgage Stress
22.4%
Work From Home
40.5%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 83.8%
- English Spoken at Home
- 91.9%
- Employment Rate
- 63.6%
- Completed Year 12
- 34.2%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $2,533 a year through Victor Harbor based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 97%
- Environmental 3%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Victor Harbor
In the year to August 2026, 347 new dwellings were approved across Victor Harbor. That mix is 308 houses and 39 units. Approvals are down 26.2% on the same period a year earlier.
Climate & Setting
from Myponga, 8.8 kmModerate rainfall.
- Elevation
- 241 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 12.8 km
- Annual rainfall
- 786 mm
- 112 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 5202, 0 of 1,050 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.0% (21 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.0%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 5202, 342 rooftop-solar systems totalling 2.8 MW have been installed since 2001, against 412 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 23 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$15,000 for new homes.
No purchase-price cap. Stamp duty is fully exempted for eligible first-home buyers as a separate concession.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Rebekha Sharkie Centre Alliance
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Rebekha Sharkie | 55.0% | 45.0% | +3.4 |
| 2022 | Rebekha Sharkie | 51.6% | 48.4% | -4.1 |
| 2019 | Rebekha Sharkie | 47.5% | 52.5% | -0.7 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Lou Nicholson Independent
Next state election: 16 March 2030.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Lou Nicholson IND | 55.2% |
| 2022 | David Basham LP | 50.7% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2024, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of South Australia.
Looking at a specific address in Hindmarsh Tiers?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 111 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Hindmarsh Tiers
Is Hindmarsh Tiers a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Hindmarsh Tiers is low (37/100, ranked against other SA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Hindmarsh Tiers?
Hindmarsh Tiers has a low recorded bushfire history (34/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Hindmarsh Tiers?
Hindmarsh Tiers, SA had a population of 111 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Hindmarsh Tiers, SA?
The postcode for Hindmarsh Tiers, SA is 5202.
How far is Hindmarsh Tiers from Adelaide?
Hindmarsh Tiers is 68 km from Adelaide CBD by road, about 62 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Hindmarsh Tiers?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Hindmarsh Tiers was $80,132 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Hindmarsh Tiers?
There are too few current rental listings in Hindmarsh Tiers for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $250, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Hindmarsh Tiers?
The median age of residents in Hindmarsh Tiers was 44 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Hindmarsh Tiers at risk of bushfire?
Hindmarsh Tiers has a low recorded bushfire history (34/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
What is the weather like in Hindmarsh Tiers?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Hindmarsh Tiers, Myponga (8.8 km away), 786 mm of rain a year over 112 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Hindmarsh Tiers?
First-home buyers in SA may be eligible for $15,000 towards new homes. The grant is administered by RevenueSA; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Hindmarsh Tiers belong to?
Hindmarsh Tiers sits within the Victor Harbor local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Hindmarsh Tiers?
The average residential rates bill through Victor Harbor is $2,533 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Hindmarsh Tiers?
Across Victor Harbor, 347 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 26.2% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Hindmarsh Tiers in?
Hindmarsh Tiers sits within the federal Division of Mayo, currently held by Rebekha Sharkie (Centre Alliance).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2024
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2026
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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