McLaren Flat

SA 5171 · Fleurieu Peninsula

Scenic rural SA region with wineries, nature & affordable living.

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Overall Livability
6.2 /10
Good
$935k
Median House
$350/wk
Weekly Rent
1,625
Population
-7.4%
1yr Growth

Postcode — McLaren Flat, SA

5171

The postcode for McLaren Flat is 5171. McLaren Flat is a suburb in Fleurieu Peninsula, SA, Australia, with a population of 1,625 residents. See all suburbs in postcode 5171

About McLaren Flat

Scenic rural SA region with wineries, nature & affordable living.

McLaren Flat is a picturesque region near Adelaide offering a rural lifestyle, wineries and natural beauty with easy city access.

regional affordable community nature growth lifestyle

Great for

  • Lifestyle & Dining
  • Infrastructure
  • Nightlife

Consider if important

  • Public Transport
  • Parks & Green Space
Popular with Singles · Professionals · Students · Retirees

Livability

How McLaren Flat scores across the categories that matter most.

6.2 /10
Good overall
Safety
5.5
Schools
5.7
Public Transport
2.0
Lifestyle & Dining
9.0
Affordability
5.6
Community
5.0
Infrastructure
8.0
Parks & Green Space
4.0
Nightlife
10.0

Livability scores are SuburbReviews' own 0–10 estimates derived from a mix of public data and community input — a guide, not an official rating.

Local Facilities

10
parks
10
cafes
15
restaurants
4
bars
4
schools

Property Market

$935k
Median House
$348k
Median Unit
$350/wk
Median Rent
-7.4%
1 Year Growth
+49.7%
5 Year Growth

Median house prices & growth from the Office of the Valuer-General SA (Metropolitan Median House Sales, data.sa.gov.au, CC BY 4.0). Quarterly medians reflect recorded house sales and may lag the current market.

Safety in McLaren Flat

5.5/10 · Fair
5.5/10
Safety Score
20 /1k
Crime rate per 1,000 residents
stable
Crime trend

Demographics

Population 1,625
Median Age 40 years
Families 90.1%
Owner Occupiers 85.9%
Renters 11%

Best Suited For

Families with Kids
6
Professionals
7
Retirees
6
Singles
8
Students
7

Population, median age, weekly rent, tenure and family figures from the ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2021.

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Schools in McLaren Flat

1 nearby

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Getting around McLaren Flat

2.0/10 transport score
6 bus/coach stops

6 stops in McLaren Flat

Bus 6
  • Stop 93A Kangarilla Rd - South side
  • Stop 94 Main Rd - South side
  • Stop 95 Main Rd - South side
  • Stop 96 Main Rd - South side
  • Stop 97 Oakley Rd - West side
  • Stop 98 Oakley Rd - West side

Public transport data from Adelaide Metro via data.sa.gov.au (South Australian Government open data). Modes are inferred from stop names, so some Glenelg tram-line stops may appear as bus. Stops are matched to this suburb using ABS 2021 suburb (SAL) boundaries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the postcode for McLaren Flat?

McLaren Flat is in postcode 5171, in SA, Australia.

Where is McLaren Flat?

McLaren Flat is a suburb in SA, within the Fleurieu Peninsula local government area, Australia.

Is McLaren Flat a good place to live?

McLaren Flat has an overall livability score of 6.2 out of 10 on SuburbReviews, based on safety, schools, transport, lifestyle and affordability. See the full breakdown and resident reviews on this page.