Wattle Range

Cape Douglas

SA5291

Cape Douglas at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

68

Median age 50

The brief

What to know about Cape Douglas.

Cape Douglas (5291) sits in the Wattle Range region of South Australia.

Cape Douglas has roughly 68 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.

Cape Douglas 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 1 government primary.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Cape Douglas's population at 68, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (89% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

68

Median age

50

Family households

89%

Lone person

26%

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)

$445/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$110/wk

Owner occupied

63%

Renter occupied

16%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

68

Median age: 50

Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Cape Douglas.

Local schools for Cape Douglas

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Government School Catchment

Allendale East Area School

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Kongorong Primary School

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Frequently asked

About Cape Douglas.

What is the Cape Douglas postcode?
Cape Douglas is in the 5291 postcode, in SA, in the Wattle Range region.
What is the average rent in Cape Douglas?
The median weekly rent for houses is $445, for units it's $110.
What schools are in Cape Douglas?
There are 2 schools serving Cape Douglas on this page, including Allendale East Area School, Kongorong Primary School.
How walkable is Cape Douglas?
Cape Douglas has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Cape Douglas?
Cape Douglas is close to Nene Valley, Allendale East, Port Macdonnell, Blackfellows Caves, Kongorong.
What is the population of Cape Douglas?
Cape Douglas has approximately 68 residents. The median age is 50.

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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