Langhorne Creek SA 5255
Located in South Australia, Langhorne Creek sits 77 km from Adelaide CBD, around 1 hour by car. The locality has 444 residents, a median age of 49, and a median household income of $87,048 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the top 40% nationally. The locality grew 4.0% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $200 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,338. Langhorne Creek is characterised by high flood risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. 1 school sits within the locality boundary, and walkability is low.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataLanghorne Creek's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $645,000, 0.4% above where it sat a year earlier.
$645,000
Based on 10 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 41 days — median across 4 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 5 sales $640K
Rental Market
Rental affordability
June quarter 202586 Unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 35% of its income on the median rent in postcode 5255.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Is Langhorne Creek safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Langhorne Creek sits in the low band, with 7 incidents recorded in 2026 — down roughly 12% on the prior year.
7 offences
12.5% since 2025Crime Trend
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
One school serves Langhorne Creek, but none have published comparable ratings yet.
Combined
Walkability
Langhorne Creek is car-dependent on foot — at 25/100, most errands require a car.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Langhorne Creek.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 230
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
Alexandrina: 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
Langhorne Creek is home to 444 residents, with a median age of 49, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $87,000 a year, with unemployment at 2.2%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
444
Median Age
49
Median Household Income
$87,048/yr
Census Median Rent
$200/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,338/mo
Avg Household Size
2.5
Median Personal Income
$43,420/yr
Unemployment Rate
2.2%
Unoccupied Dwellings
23.6%
Total Dwellings
174
Owner-Occupier Rate
92.2%
Houses
97.1%
Rental Stress
11.9%
Mortgage Stress
18.4%
Work From Home
20.3%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 86.9%
- English Spoken at Home
- 90.5%
- Employment Rate
- 71.1%
- Completed Year 12
- 42.8%
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
3% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (9 of 270).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $2,523 a year through Alexandrina based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 98%
- Environmental 2%
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: Alexandrina
In the year to August 2026, 429 new dwellings were approved across Alexandrina. That mix is 422 houses and 7 units. Approvals are up 24.6% on the same period a year earlier.
Climate & Setting
from Strathalbyn, 14.0 kmDry climate.
- Elevation
- 24 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 31.5 km
- Annual rainfall
- 466 mm
- 82 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.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
2 facilities within 5 km- 1.7 kmWine and Other Alcoholic Beverage ManufacturingTop reported: Ethanol · Total Volatile Organic Compounds
- 4.6 kmWine and Other Alcoholic Beverage ManufacturingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Ethanol
EV adoption
In postcode 5255, 69 of 10,234 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.9% (198 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.6%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 5255, 3,580 rooftop-solar systems totalling 24.6 MW have been installed since 2001, against 4,224 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 203 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.
Mortgage repayments
2 mortgage brokers are registered in postcode 5255.
Conveyance duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with RevenueSA
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
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 Robert Roylance Pauline Hanson's One Nation
Next state election: 16 March 2030.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Robert Roylance ON | 54.9% |
| 2022 | Adrian Pederick LP | 55.1% |
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 Langhorne Creek?
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 444 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 Langhorne Creek
Is Langhorne Creek a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Langhorne Creek is low (29/100, ranked against other SA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Langhorne Creek?
Langhorne Creek has no recorded bushfire history. Flood overlays cover a high share of it (77/100). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Langhorne Creek?
Langhorne Creek, SA had a population of 444 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Langhorne Creek, SA?
The postcode for Langhorne Creek, SA is 5255.
How far is Langhorne Creek from Adelaide?
Langhorne Creek is 77 km from Adelaide CBD by road, about 60 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Langhorne Creek?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Langhorne Creek was $87,048 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 Langhorne Creek?
There are too few current rental listings in Langhorne Creek for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $200, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Langhorne Creek?
The median age of residents in Langhorne Creek was 49 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Langhorne Creek?
There is 1 school inside the Langhorne Creek boundary, none of which has enough NAPLAN and ICSEA data for a quality band.
Is Langhorne Creek walkable?
Langhorne Creek scores 25/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Langhorne Creek?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Langhorne Creek, Strathalbyn (14 km away), 466 mm of rain a year over 82 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Langhorne Creek?
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 Langhorne Creek belong to?
Langhorne Creek sits within the Alexandrina local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Langhorne Creek?
The average residential rates bill through Alexandrina is $2,523 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Langhorne Creek?
Across Alexandrina, 429 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 24.6% 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 Langhorne Creek in?
Langhorne Creek sits within the federal Division of Mayo, currently held by Rebekha Sharkie (Centre Alliance).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- 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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