SA · 5242

Balhannah

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Balhannah, SA 5242.

Balhannah, SA 5242

About Balhannah

Welcome to Balhannah

Balhannah is a town in the Adelaide Hills about 30 km southeast of Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. It was established in 1839 as a farming community by James Turnbull Thomson, who built the first hotel. The town soon grew to incorporate two once adjoining towns: Gilleston and Blythetown, named for James Blythe, another Scottish settler.

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Balhannah, SA 5242.

Population

1,756

residents (2021)

Median age

44

years

Household income

$1,851

median, per week

Median rent

$335

per week

Median mortgage

$1,647

per month

Mortgage / income

21%

comfortable

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Recent results

Recently sold in Balhannah

$750k

118 Onkaparinga Valley Road

house3 bd · 1 ba · 5 car

Sold ~June 2026

$1.80m

15 James Street

house

Sold ~June 2026

$985k

5 Church Street

house4 bd · 6 car

Sold ~June 2026

$873k

2429A Greenhill Road

house

Sold ~June 2026

$880k

2 Nairne Road

house4 bd · 2 ba · 2 car

Sold ~June 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

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Common questions

Balhannah suburb FAQ

Is Balhannah a good place to live?

Balhannah is a town in the Adelaide Hills about 30 km southeast of Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. Balhannah is an established residential suburb in SA, with a population of around 1,756.

What is the population of Balhannah?

Balhannah has a population of 1,756 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 44.

What suburbs are near Balhannah?

Suburbs near Balhannah include Oakbank, Verdun and Hahndorf.