Goyder
Canowie
Canowie at a glance
Median house
$168,000
Median unit
$120,960
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3
Median age 72
About
Welcome to Canowie.
Canowie (5419) sits in the Goyder region of South Australia. The median house here is $168,000, well below the South Australia median of around $720K.
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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Houses change hands at $168,000 on a typical sale, well below the South Australia median. Units come in around $120,960, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $34,000. Prices are well below the South Australia median, which keeps Canowie on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$168,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $120,960.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$130/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$111/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$168,000
$120,960
3
Median age: 72
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.02% (median rent $130/wk against a $168,000 price tag). Units yield 4.77% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA4.02%
Based on $168,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA4.77%
Based on $120,960 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026100%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
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
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.
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 Canowie.
Local schools for Canowie
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Spalding Primary School
Jamestown Community School
Booborowie Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Canowie.
- What is the median house price in Canowie?
- The median house price in Canowie, SA 5419 is $168,000. The median unit price is $120,960. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Canowie postcode?
- Canowie is in the 5419 postcode, in SA, 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?
- Canowie has approximately 3 residents. 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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