Kangaroo Island
Brown Beach
Brown Beach at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3
Median age 62
The brief
What to know about Brown Beach.
Brown Beach (5222) sits in the Kangaroo Island region of South Australia.
Brown Beach has roughly 3 residents, with a retiree-heavy 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.
Brown Beach 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 Brown Beach's population at 3, with a median age of 62. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
3
Median age
62
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$187/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
3
Median age: 62
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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 Brown Beach.
Local schools for Brown Beach
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Government School Catchment
Kangaroo Island Community Education
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Brown Beach.
- What is the Brown Beach postcode?
- Brown Beach is in the 5222 postcode, in SA, in the Kangaroo Island region.
- What is the average rent in Brown Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $187.
- What schools are in Brown Beach?
- There are 1 schools serving Brown Beach on this page, including Kangaroo Island Community Education.
- How walkable is Brown Beach?
- Brown Beach has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Brown Beach?
- Brown Beach is close to Browns Beach, Dudley West, Baudin Beach, Island Beach, American Beach.
- What is the population of Brown Beach?
- Brown Beach has approximately 3 residents. The median age is 62.
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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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