McHarg Creek SA 5157
McHarg Creek is a rural locality in South Australia, 58 km from Adelaide CBD, around 1 hour by car. Population is 72; the median age is 51 and the median household income is $75,816 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the top 40% nationally. Population grew 35.8% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $225 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,640. The area shows high bushfire risk. Walkability is low.
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The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 72. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Is McHarg Creek safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Mcharg Creek sits in the low band, with 1 incidents recorded in 2025.
1 offences
Serious Road Crashes
2021–2025No crash in McHarg Creek killed anyone or put anyone in hospital in 2021–2025.
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
Mcharg Creek 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 McHarg Creek.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 32
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
Mcharg Creek is home to 72 residents, with a median age of 51 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $76,000 a year, with unemployment at 12.9%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
72
Median Age
51
Median Household Income
$75,816/yr
Census Median Rent
$225/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,640/mo
Avg Household Size
2.5
Median Personal Income
$36,036/yr
Unemployment Rate
12.9%
Unoccupied Dwellings
15.4%
Total Dwellings
26
Owner-Occupier Rate
100.0%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
15.4%
Mortgage Stress
26.0%
Work From Home
22.2%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 76.4%
- English Spoken at Home
- 84.7%
- Employment Rate
- 46.9%
- Completed Year 12
- 47.2%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, 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 $2,523 a year through Alexandrina based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 100%
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.
Air Quality
This station does not measure fine particles (PM2.5).
PM10 averaged 19.5 µg/m³ · NO₂ averaged 0.34 pphm. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 3 · NO₂ 0 · ozone 0.
From the Christie Downs monitoring station, 26.4 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Strathalbyn, 14.4 kmDry climate.
- Elevation
- 309 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 24.1 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.
EV adoption
In postcode 5157, 27 of 3,297 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.5% (50 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.3%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 5157, 1,109 rooftop-solar systems totalling 8.3 MW have been installed since 2001, against 1,147 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 74 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 Josh Teague Liberal Party
Next state election: 16 March 2030.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Josh Teague LP | 50.6% |
| 2022 | Josh Teague LP | 51.9% |
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 McHarg 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 72 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 McHarg Creek
Is McHarg Creek a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in McHarg Creek is low (13/100, ranked against other SA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect McHarg Creek?
McHarg Creek has a high recorded bushfire history (84/100, 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 McHarg Creek?
McHarg Creek, SA had a population of 72 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for McHarg Creek, SA?
The postcode for McHarg Creek, SA is 5157.
How far is McHarg Creek from Adelaide?
McHarg Creek is 58 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 McHarg Creek?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in McHarg Creek was $75,816 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 McHarg Creek?
There are too few current rental listings in McHarg Creek for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $225, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in McHarg Creek?
The median age of residents in McHarg Creek was 51 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is McHarg Creek at risk of bushfire?
McHarg Creek has a high recorded bushfire history (84/100). 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 McHarg Creek?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to McHarg Creek, Strathalbyn (14.4 km away), 466 mm of rain a year over 82 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in McHarg 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 McHarg Creek belong to?
McHarg 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 McHarg 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 McHarg 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 McHarg Creek in?
McHarg Creek 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 · 2025
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Air quality · 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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