Hectorville
The suburb has 4,241 residents across 1.45 sq km, giving it a density of 2,927.7 people per sq km. Its 44.7% overseas-born share is 23.1 percentage points above the national figure, while university attainment at 50.2% is 20.1 points above national. A median age of 38 is 2 years below national. Housing is mixed, with 64.7% separate houses and 24.1% apartments, a useful contrast when comparing addresses around nearby Magill and Tranmere.
Local council: Campbelltown (SA)
Population
4,241
Median Age
38.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,394/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
28
Median House
$1.3M
First quarter 2026
The stock is not exclusively detached, with 64.7% separate houses, 24.1% apartments and 11.2% semi-detached homes, so buyers can compare land, maintenance and access trade-offs within the same suburb. Three-bedroom properties dominate at 56.5%, followed by 2-bedroom homes at 27.0% and 4-plus-bedroom homes at 14.7%. Mortgage repayments are listed at $1,700 monthly, while mortgage-to-income is 28.2%, lower than the 38.3% share renting, although the measures cover different tenure groups.
For Buyers
The stock is not exclusively detached, with 64.7% separate houses, 24.1% apartments and 11.2% semi-detached homes, so buyers can compare land, maintenance and access trade-offs within the same suburb. Three-bedroom properties dominate at 56.5%, followed by 2-bedroom homes at 27.0% and 4-plus-bedroom homes at 14.7%. Mortgage repayments are listed at $1,700 monthly, while mortgage-to-income is 28.2%, lower than the 38.3% share renting, although the measures cover different tenure groups.
For Investors
Investor demand has a sizeable local tenant base, with 38.3% of households renting compared with 31.5% owning outright. The median rent is $300 a week, but the 7.8% vacancy rate is a material risk because available properties can give tenants more choice and slow leasing. Development activity is also notable: 29 applications were recorded over 12 months, including a proposal for a 6-dwelling residential flat building and a land division from 1 allotment into 2. That pipeline could improve housing supply, yet it may increase competition between newer and established rentals. Hectorville suits investors who test achievable rent, vacancy and property-specific costs rather than relying on the suburb median alone.
Development Activity
Total DAs
203
Last 12 Months
28
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-31.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Hectorville
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East Torrens Primary School
Demographics
Hectorville has a younger and more internationally connected profile than the national baseline: median age is 38, or 2 years below national, while 44.7% of residents were born overseas, 23.1 points above national. University attainment is 50.2%, 20.1 points above national, supporting a strong professional presence alongside 554 professionals and 331 clerical/admin workers. Italian ancestry is the largest listed group at 1,188, followed by English at 742 and Chinese at 487; Italian, Mandarin and Punjabi are the leading listed languages at 243, 132 and 72. Average household size is 2.3, below national by 0.2, with couples without children at 39.7% compared with 39.2% for couples with children.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
64.7%
Houses
11.2%
Townhouse
24.1%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is split across 31.5% owned outright, 29.0% mortgaged and 38.3% rented, so renting is higher than either individual ownership category. The dwelling mix is led by separate houses at 64.7%, followed by apartments at 24.1% and semi-detached homes at 11.2%. Bedrooms are concentrated in 3-bedroom homes at 56.5%, while 2-bedroom stock accounts for 27.0%. Compared with an apartment-dominated area, this gives buyers more detached-house choice, but the price jump raises the cost of securing that space.
Mortgage / mo
$1,700
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$300
Census 2021
HH Size
2.3
Personal Income / wk
$717
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.8%
Unoccupied
152
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
28.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
39.2%
Couples with children
39.7%
Couples, no children
19.3%
Single parent
1,162
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Hectorville's largest listed industry at 20.3% and 317 workers, ahead of Professional/Tech at 11.7% and 182, Education at 9.6% and 150, Public Administration at 7.6% and 119, and Construction at 7.2% and 113. The occupation mix is led by Professionals at 554, Clerical/Admin at 331, Community/Personal at 283, Trades at 260 and Managers at 237. Participation is 64.3%, unemployment is 5.8% and the full-time rate is 57.2%. Healthcare is higher than any other listed industry, while the professional, administrative and trade mix is broader than a single-sector base. Household income is $1,394 a week, at the 39.8th percentile.
Unemployment
5.8%
Labour Force
2,323
Unemployed
134
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
57.2%
Part-time
37.6%
Participation
64.3%
Employed
2,189
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
50.2%
Postgraduate
15.2%
Born Overseas
44.7%
Dwellings
1,798
Transport to Work
Daily movement is car-led: 71.0% drive to work, compared with 10.3% using public transport, 2.0% walking or cycling and 11.0% working from home. That pattern makes parking and local road access important, while households without a car should check routes and walking connections carefully. One local government primary school is identified, so families should confirm enrolment zones and secondary-school arrangements against the exact address rather than assume suburb-wide access. Recorded crime was 191 incidents, equal to 45.0 per 1,000 residents; that rate should be weighed with street-level conditions and the property location. A volunteering rate of 12.9% and need-assistance rate of 6.7% add social context.
Drive
71.0%
Public Transport
10.3%
Walk / Cycle
2.0%
Work from Home
11.0%
Growth Outlook
Growth pressure is visible in both pricing and redevelopment. Proposals include a 6-dwelling residential flat building and a Torrens Title split from 1 allotment into 2, indicating continued infill in a compact 1.45 sq km suburb. At 2,927.7 people per sq km, additional dwellings are likely to change the housing mix more than the physical footprint. Compared with a low-density fringe setting, this is an established-area growth pattern, where apartment and small-lot projects can add supply while redevelopment competes with existing detached homes.
Population trend: Campbelltown (SA) council area
Hectorville sits in the Campbelltown (SA) council area. These are the council area's residents, not Hectorville's.
Residents 2025
58,826
Growth, 5 yr average
+1.4%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.2%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
191
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
45.0
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Hectorville compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hectorville a good suburb to live in?
Hectorville suits buyers and renters seeking a compact setting with 4,241 residents, a 38 median age and a mix of 64.7% separate houses and 24.1% apartments. Car use is higher than public transport use, at 71.0% versus 10.3%, so transport preferences should shape the decision.
What schools are in Hectorville?
One local school is identified: East Torrens Primary School, a government primary school. Enrolment zones can differ by address, so families should check the exact property before relying on access. The suburb's 2,927.7 people per sq km and 4,241 residents make address-level planning especially useful.
Is Hectorville safe?
Recorded crime totals 191 incidents, or 45.0 per 1,000 residents. That rate is a useful starting point, but safety can vary by street, time and property type. Compare the exact address with nearby streets and inspect lighting, parking and access before committing to a home.
Is Hectorville good for property investment?
Investment suitability is mixed. Renting accounts for 38.3%, median rent is $300 a week and vacancy is 7.8%, giving a tenant base but also more leasing competition. The 29 development applications in 12 months, including a 6-dwelling proposal, could add supply. Compare achievable rent and costs with the purchase price before investing.
How is Hectorville's population changing?
Hectorville had 4,241 residents at the latest count, with 25.8% turnover and 74.2% staying at the same address. Change is also visible through 29 development applications in 12 months and a 28.9% rise in the house-price median from 1Q 2025 to 1Q 2026. Together, these figures indicate housing and household change alongside relatively strong residential continuity.
What languages are spoken in Hectorville?
Overseas-born residents account for 44.7%, above the national figure by 23.1 percentage points. Italian is the leading listed language at 243 speakers, followed by Mandarin at 132 and Punjabi at 72. The ancestry profile also includes Italian at 1,188 and Chinese at 487, supporting demand for culturally familiar services.
What development is occurring in Hectorville?
Development activity is active relative to Hectorville's small 1.45 sq km footprint, with 29 applications in 12 months. Recent examples include a 6-dwelling residential flat building and a land division creating 2 allotments from 1. This could add housing choice, but buyers should check planning details, construction timing and impacts on adjoining properties.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), SA Department for Housing and Urban Development (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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