Appila at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
91
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Appila.
The postcode for Appila is 5480 (SA).
Appila (5480) sits in the Mount Remarkable region of South Australia.
Appila has roughly 91 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Appila 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 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Appila's population at 91, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
91
Median age
50
Family households
79%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$123/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
91
Median age: 50
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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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Appila.
Local schools for Appila
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Government School Catchment
Booleroo Centre District School
Laura Primary School
Jamestown Community School
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Frequently asked
About Appila.
- What is the Appila postcode?
- Appila is in the 5480 postcode, in SA, in the Mount Remarkable region.
- Where is Appila?
- Appila is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5480, in the Mount Remarkable region.
- What is the average rent in Appila?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $123.
- What schools are in Appila?
- There are 13 schools serving Appila on this page, including Booleroo Centre District School, Laura Primary School, Jamestown Community School.
- How walkable is Appila?
- Appila has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Appila?
- Appila is close to Hornsdale, Tarcowie, Caltowie North, Caltowie West, Wirrabara.
- What is the population of Appila?
- The population of Appila is approximately 91 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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