Kangaroo Island
American Beach
American Beach at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
678
Median age 72
The brief
What to know about American Beach.
American Beach (5222) sits in the Kangaroo Island region of South Australia.
American Beach has roughly 678 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
American Beach scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put American Beach's population at 678, with a median age of 72. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
678
Median age
72
Family households
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Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$187/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
678
Median age: 72
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in American Beach.
Local schools for American Beach
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Government School Catchment
Kangaroo Island Community Education
Rapid Bay Primary School
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Frequently asked
About American Beach.
- What is the American Beach postcode?
- American Beach is in the 5222 postcode, in SA, in the Kangaroo Island region.
- What is the average rent in American Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $187.
- What schools are in American Beach?
- There are 2 schools serving American Beach on this page, including Kangaroo Island Community Education, Rapid Bay Primary School.
- How walkable is American Beach?
- American Beach has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near American Beach?
- American Beach is close to Baudin Beach, Dudley East, Dudley West, Browns Beach, Brown Beach.
- What is the population of American Beach?
- American Beach has approximately 678 residents. The median age is 72.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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