Kangaroo Island
American River
American River at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
280
Median age 63
The brief
What to know about American River.
American River (5221) sits in the Kangaroo Island region of South Australia.
American River has roughly 280 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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 River scores 6/100 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put American River's population at 280, with a median age of 63. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (40%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
280
Median age
63
Family households
58%
Lone person
40%
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)
$440/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
280
Median age: 63
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
6
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in American River.
Local schools for American River
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Government School Catchment
Kangaroo Island Community Education
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About American River.
- What is the American River postcode?
- American River is in the 5221 postcode, in SA, in the Kangaroo Island region.
- What is the average rent in American River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $440, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in American River?
- There are 1 schools serving American River on this page, including Kangaroo Island Community Education.
- How walkable is American River?
- American River has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near American River?
- American River is close to Sapphiretown, Ballast Head, Island Beach, Muston, Pelican Lagoon.
- What is the population of American River?
- American River has approximately 280 residents. The median age is 63.
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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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