Area profile: Macclesfield, Echunga
In a region as big and vibrant as the Adelaide Hills, there are a lot of pockets beyond Mount Barker. Unless you grew up in the Hills, many of these towns might not be familiar.
In our suburb series, we’re going to cover every nook and cranny of our region.
Areas in the Adelaide Hills such as:
- Mount Barker, Littlehampton and Nairne
- Woodside, Lobethal and Balhannah/Oakbank
- Hahndorf, Verdun and Mylor
- Stirling, Aldgate and Crafers
- Uraidla, Summertown and Piccadilly
- Birdwood and Gumeracha
And now, Macclesfield and Echunga.
Macclesfield
Macclesfield is a smaller (yet growing) town about 13 minutes from Mount Barker. It has a strong community feel, historic buildings and a short main street. ‘Maccy’ is one of those rare towns that still feels untouched by time.
As of May 2026, Macclesfield’s median house price is $1,047,667 – up 30.1% in the past year. The population of the town is around 2,077.
Must visits:
- Macclesfield General Store
- Longview Vineyard
- Longview day spa (for some R&R)
- Macclesfield Hotel
- Three Brothers Arms Hotel
Echunga
10 mins from Macclesfield is another small but mighty town, Echunga. What once was an area for gold fossicking is now a lovely town surrounded by farmland. Echunga (and Macclesfield) are the types of towns where you can ride horses and run trails.
As of May 2026, Echunga’s median house price is $1,525,000, with a whopping 68.5% annual growth. The population sits at about 1,200.
Must visits:
- 1000 Reasons
- The Plough
- Hagen Arms Hotel
- Honey Moon Vineyard
- Jurlique Farm – five minutes away in Biggs Flat
If you’re looking to make a move to or within the Adelaide Hills, explore all the potential suburbs. We have a lot of them here, so reach out to us anytime for specific suburb data and recommendations.
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