Canowie at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3
Median age 72
The brief
What to know about Canowie.
The postcode for Canowie is 5419 (SA).
Canowie (5419) sits in the Goyder region of South Australia.
Canowie has roughly 3 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Canowie 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Canowie's population at 3, with a median age of 72. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3
Median age
72
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
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)
$130/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$111/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
3
Median age: 72
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
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Transport
Education
Schools in Canowie.
Local schools for Canowie
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Government School Catchment
Spalding Primary School
Jamestown Community School
Booborowie Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Canowie.
- What is the Canowie postcode?
- Canowie is in the 5419 postcode, in SA, in the Goyder region.
- Where is Canowie?
- Canowie is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5419, in the Goyder region.
- What is the average rent in Canowie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $130, for units it's $111.
- What schools are in Canowie?
- There are 8 schools serving Canowie on this page, including Spalding Primary School, St James School, Jamestown Community School.
- How walkable is Canowie?
- Canowie has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Canowie?
- Canowie is close to Hallett, Whyte Yarcowie, Hacklins Corner, Willalo, Belalie East.
- What is the population of Canowie?
- The population of Canowie is approximately 3 (2021 Census). The median age is 72.
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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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