Tumby Bay
Arno Bay
Arno Bay at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
314
Median age 52
The brief
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.
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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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
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%
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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$183/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
314
Median age: 52
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
10
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.
4
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Arno Bay.
Local schools for Arno Bay
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Government School Catchment
Cleve Area School
Port Neill Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Arno Bay.
- What is the Arno Bay postcode?
- Arno Bay is in the 5603 postcode, in SA, in the Tumby Bay region.
- What is the average rent in Arno Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, 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?
- Arno Bay has approximately 314 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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