Outback - North and East

Arcoona

Arcoona at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

82

Median age 34

The brief

What to know about Arcoona.

The postcode for Arcoona is 5720 (SA).

Arcoona (5720) sits in the Outback - North and East region of South Australia.

Arcoona has roughly 82 residents, with a young-family 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.

Arcoona 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.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Arcoona's population at 82, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. The household mix is balanced (56% family, 33% lone person).

Population

82

Median age

34

Family households

56%

Lone person

33%

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)

$100/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$50/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

82

Median age: 34

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Arcoona.

Local schools for Arcoona

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Government School Catchment

Woomera Area School

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Frequently asked

About Arcoona.

What is the Arcoona postcode?
Arcoona is in the 5720 postcode, in SA, in the Outback - North and East region.
Where is Arcoona?
Arcoona is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5720, in the Outback - North and East region.
What is the average rent in Arcoona?
The median weekly rent for houses is $100, for units it's $50.
What schools are in Arcoona?
There are 1 schools serving Arcoona on this page, including Woomera Area School.
How walkable is Arcoona?
Arcoona has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Arcoona?
Arcoona is close to Woomera, Pimba, Purple Downs, Wirraminna, Island Lagoon.
What is the population of Arcoona?
The population of Arcoona is approximately 82 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.

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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