McLaren Vale

McLaren Vale is a growing suburb in SA with 8,779 residents.

SA2 code: 403041083
State: SA

Population

8,779

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+24.6%

3yr: +13.2% · 10yr: +44.6%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$350/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$1,638/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — McLaren Vale (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +13.2%5yr: +24.6%10yr: +44.6%Total: +80.9%

Population grew from 4,852 to 8,779 over 24 years, averaging 2.5% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 0.3%

Almost entirely detached houses (91.3%), owner-occupied (84%), built for families (47% are 3 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 91%

2,493 houses196 townhouses42 apartments

Tenure

Owned 39%

Mortgage 45%

Renting 16%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

56 (2.0%)

2 bed

372 (13.6%)

3 bed

1,288 (47.0%)

4 bed

872 (31.8%)

5 bed

131 (4.8%)

6+ bed

22 (0.8%)

McLaren Vale

Population over time — McLaren Vale (SA2)

Growth at a Glance

Census snapshot

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