Arno Bay, SA 5603

Tumby BayAll suburbs in postcode 5603

Updated

Median house price

Verified median pending

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

Selling in Arno Bay?

Get the free selling guide, personalised to Arno Bay, or ask for a free appraisal from a local agent.

Rent in Arno Bay

Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$183/wk

Rental data as of March 2026· SA rental bond data

Free appraisal in Arno Bay

What’s your home worth in Arno Bay?

Ask us to introduce one participating agent who sells in your area for an appraisal backed by recent comparable sales. Only with your permission, and no commitment to list.

What to know about Arno Bay

Arno Bay (5603) sits in the Tumby Bay region of South Australia.

Arno Bay has roughly 314 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Arno Bay scores 4/100 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.

Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 299 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.

Schools in Arno Bay

Schools serving Arno Bay: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Cleve Area School

R-12Co-edGovernment
Catchment

Port Neill Primary School

R-6Co-edGovernment
Catchment

© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
4/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Arno Bay's population at 314, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population
314
Median age
52
Family households
68%
Lone person
33%
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
16%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

14 offences recorded in 2025-26

Top offence categories
OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY12 (85.7%)
OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON2 (14.3%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of June 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
299 mm
Hottest month, avg max
29.2°C
Coldest month, avg min
7.6°C
Rainfall by month
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Arno Bay

What is the Arno Bay postcode?
Arno Bay is in the 5603 postcode, in SA, in the Tumby Bay region.
Where is Arno Bay?
Arno Bay is a suburb in the Tumby Bay area, SA 5603.
What is the average rent in Arno Bay?
The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $183.
What schools are in Arno Bay?
There are 2 schools serving Arno Bay on this page, including Cleve Area School, Port Neill Primary School.
How walkable is Arno Bay?
Arno Bay has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Arno Bay?
Arno Bay is close to Verran, Port Gibbon, Cleve, Port Neill, Wharminda.
What is the population of Arno Bay?
The population of Arno Bay is approximately 314 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.

Selling in Arno Bay? Get the free selling guide

What selling costs, how agents price homes, what to ask them and a 12-week plan to settlement, personalised to Arno Bay. A free PDF, in about a minute.

Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

How we’re paid. The guides and this page are free. When a seller asks, we introduce one local agent, and the agent pays us a flat fee for the introduction, never a share of their commission; it costs the seller nothing. If a figure looks wrong, tell us and we’ll fix it.