Littlehampton
With 3,300 residents across 9.59 square kilometres, Littlehampton is a low-density Adelaide Hills locality shaped by large detached homes, owner occupation and long-term stability. Household income sits at the 78.9th percentile, while crime is 11.2 offences per 1,000 residents, supporting its low-crime profile. The 40 median age matches the national comparison, but the suburb is older in trajectory as the senior share rose 3.3 percentage points. Its 97.9% separate-house rate is higher than apartment-oriented parts of nearby Mount Barker, while Hahndorf provides a nearby lifestyle and service contrast. The trade-off is car dependence: 78.4% drive to work and only 2.6% use public transport.
Population
3,300
Median Age
40.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,086/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
77
Buyers should approach Littlehampton as a detached, family-sized market rather than a compact unit market. A current median house price is not available, so the $1,733 monthly mortgage figure and $2,086 weekly household income provide useful affordability context. Mortgage costs equal 19.2% of income and mortgage stress is not flagged, below the pressure seen in higher-burden markets. Stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 97.9%, with 50.2% containing 4 or more bedrooms and 42.0% having 3 bedrooms. That mix suits families because the average household contains 2.8 people. Weekly rent is $360, giving buyers a practical benchmark for holding costs.
For Buyers
Buyers should approach Littlehampton as a detached, family-sized market rather than a compact unit market. A current median house price is not available, so the $1,733 monthly mortgage figure and $2,086 weekly household income provide useful affordability context. Mortgage costs equal 19.2% of income and mortgage stress is not flagged, below the pressure seen in higher-burden markets. Stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 97.9%, with 50.2% containing 4 or more bedrooms and 42.0% having 3 bedrooms. That mix suits families because the average household contains 2.8 people. Weekly rent is $360, giving buyers a practical benchmark for holding costs.
For Investors
Littlehampton is primarily an owner-occupier market: 53.2% of dwellings are mortgaged, 34.7% owned outright and only 11.7% rented. That limits the depth of the tenant pool, although the $360 weekly rent and 5.3% vacancy rate provide starting points for demand checks. A current median house price is unavailable, so rental yield should not be guessed from the rent figure alone. Development activity reached 76 applications in 12 months, including carports, ancillary accommodation and pools, which points more to household upgrades than a clear pipeline of new rental stock. Compared with high-turnover investment precincts, the 15.8% turnover rate suggests steadier resident retention. Growth is forecast at 0.61% annually, driven primarily by overseas migration.
Development Activity
Total DAs
293
Last 12 Months
77
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+102.6%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Littlehampton
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Littlehampton Primary School
Demographics
Littlehampton has a relatively settled, Anglo-leaning demographic profile. English ancestry accounts for 1,602 people, followed by German at 402, Irish at 354 and Scottish at 351, while 84.2% stayed at the same address and turnover was 15.8%. The median age of 40 is level with the national comparison, although the trajectory is aging. University attainment is 33.7%, 3.6 percentage points above the national figure, while the overseas-born share is 14.7%, 6.9 points below it. Average household size is 2.8 people, 0.3 above the national comparison, consistent with 46.5% of couples having children. No religion is the largest response at 1,738, ahead of Christianity at 1,312. Compared with nearby Mount Barker and Hahndorf, the 84.2% same-address rate points to a more settled profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
97.9%
Houses
1.6%
Townhouse
0.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Littlehampton's housing is overwhelmingly detached, with 97.9% separate houses, just 0.4% apartments and 1.6% semi-detached dwellings. Large formats dominate: 50.2% have 4 or more bedrooms and 42.0% have 3, while only 7.1% have 2 bedrooms. Tenure is tilted toward owners with debt: 53.2% hold a mortgage, 34.7% own outright and 11.7% rent. Mortgage costs are $1,733 per month, equivalent to 19.2% of household income, while rent is $360 weekly or 17.3% of income. A suburb-level median house price is not available, so price-to-income comparisons should use current settled sales. Compared with compact, apartment-heavy areas, Littlehampton provides more land and space but less tenure choice.
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$360
Census 2021
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$886
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.3%
Unoccupied
64
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.2%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
46.5%
Couples with children
38.1%
Couples, no children
14.9%
Single parent
968
Total families
Economy & Employment
Littlehampton has a service and public-sector employment base, led by healthcare at 18.7% of workers, or 228 people, followed by education at 14.5% or 177, construction at 10.1% or 123, public administration at 9.6% or 117, and professional and technical work at 8.5% or 104. Occupations are similarly skilled, with 402 professionals and 269 managers ahead of 232 trades workers and 227 clerical and administrative workers. Unemployment is 3.3% across a 68.7% participation rate, while 55.7% work full time. Household income at the 78.9th percentile and an IEO decile of 10 sit above broader lower-income benchmarks. IRSAD also reaches decile 10, while IER is 8 and IRSD 9, indicating strong overall resources but some variation in economic and disadvantage measures. Compared with a purely commuter suburb, this employment mix provides more local service depth.
Unemployment
3.3%
Labour Force
1,781
Unemployed
59
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
55.7%
Part-time
38.1%
Participation
68.7%
Employed
1,722
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
33.7%
Postgraduate
7.1%
Born Overseas
14.7%
Dwellings
1,152
Transport to Work
Daily life is practical but strongly car oriented. About 78.4% of residents drive to work, compared with 2.6% using public transport and 1.3% walking or cycling; 13.6% work from home. School access is centred on 1 local government primary school, Littlehampton Primary School, so families should check enrolment zones and secondary options against the exact address. Recorded crime is 11.2 offences per 1,000 residents, with 37 total incidents, supporting a lower-crime setting than many higher-rate areas. The IRSAD decile is 10, placing Littlehampton above most areas on relative advantage, and volunteering reaches 23.6%. Compared with transit-rich suburbs, the trade-off is fewer non-car options, but the detached setting and modest 3.6% need-assistance rate support everyday stability.
Drive
78.4%
Public Transport
2.6%
Walk / Cycle
1.3%
Work from Home
13.6%
Population Forecast
+0.61%/yr
(+119 people/yr)
EstablishedLittlehampton is an established area with a measured growth outlook rather than a rapid expansion story. The forecast trend is 0.61% annual growth, with overseas migration identified as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 7.8% over 10 years, while the shift trajectory is labelled Aging: the senior share rose 3.3 percentage points and the young share fell 4.0 points. Gentrification remains at the Early signs stage, with a score of 23, so renewal is more incremental than transformative. The suburb also absorbed a 2.7% COVID dip and recorded 4.0% recovery. Compared with high-growth fringe locations, this points to steadier demand shaped by established households, gradual demographic change and selective upgrades rather than a large new-resident surge.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+313
Net Internal / yr
-97
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +10% since 2011, Strong overseas inflow +313/yr, COVID recovered (-3% dip → full recovery)
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
37
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
11.2
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Littlehampton compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Littlehampton a good suburb to live in?
Littlehampton can suit households wanting detached space, stable occupancy and a quieter setting. It has 3,300 residents, 97.9% separate houses, an IRSAD decile of 10 and crime of 11.2 offences per 1,000 residents. The trade-offs are car dependence and limited housing diversity.
What is the median house price in Littlehampton?
A current median house price is not available. Useful benchmarks are the $1,733 monthly mortgage figure, $360 weekly rent and 97.9% separate-house share. Because 53.2% of dwellings carry a mortgage, buyers should compare recent settled sales and total ownership costs before setting a budget.
What schools are in Littlehampton?
Littlehampton Primary School is the local listed school, and it is a government primary school. Families should confirm the exact enrolment zone and compare secondary options before signing a contract, because school access can change across nearby addresses. The suburb has 1 named local school.
Is Littlehampton safe?
Recorded crime is 11.2 offences per 1,000 residents, with 37 incidents recorded. That supports a lower-crime profile compared with areas carrying higher rates, although street-level conditions can vary. Check recent local reports and visit at different times if safety is a deciding factor.
Is Littlehampton good for property investment?
It may suit investors seeking detached housing in an owner-occupier area, but the case is not a simple yield play. Weekly rent is $360, vacancy is 5.3%, renting is 11.7% and development activity reached 76 applications in 12 months. A current median house price is unavailable, so calculate yield from verified sales.
How is Littlehampton's population changing?
The population outlook is gradual and aging. Annual growth is forecast at 0.61%, overseas migration is the primary driver and population change across the wider area is 7.8% over 10 years. The senior share rose 3.3 percentage points while the young share fell 4.0 points, indicating slower household renewal than a younger growth area.
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), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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