Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Brinkworth
Brinkworth at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
243
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Brinkworth.
Brinkworth (5464) sits in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys region of South Australia.
Brinkworth has roughly 243 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Brinkworth scores 2/100 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Brinkworth's population at 243, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
243
Median age
50
Family households
68%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
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.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$183/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$178/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
243
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.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Brinkworth.
Local schools for Brinkworth
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Brinkworth Primary and Early Childhood Centre
Koolunga Primary School
Blyth Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Brinkworth.
- What is the Brinkworth postcode?
- Brinkworth is in the 5464 postcode, in SA, in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council region.
- What is the average rent in Brinkworth?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $183, for units it's $178.
- What schools are in Brinkworth?
- There are 10 schools serving Brinkworth on this page, including Brinkworth Primary and Early Childhood Centre, Koolunga Primary School, Blyth Primary School.
- How walkable is Brinkworth?
- Brinkworth has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Brinkworth?
- Brinkworth is close to Hart, Marola, Burnsfield, Lake View, Bungaree.
- What is the population of Brinkworth?
- Brinkworth has approximately 243 residents. 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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