Wattle Range
Carpenter Rocks
Carpenter Rocks at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
87
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Carpenter Rocks.
Carpenter Rocks (5291) sits in the Wattle Range region of South Australia.
Carpenter Rocks has roughly 87 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Carpenter Rocks 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 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Carpenter Rocks's population at 87, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 43% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
87
Median age
51
Family households
69%
Lone person
43%
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)
$100/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
87
Median age: 51
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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 Carpenter Rocks.
Local schools for Carpenter Rocks
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Government School Catchment
Kongorong Primary School
Moorak Primary School
Allendale East Area School
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Frequently asked
About Carpenter Rocks.
- What is the Carpenter Rocks postcode?
- Carpenter Rocks is in the 5291 postcode, in SA, in the Wattle Range region.
- What is the average rent in Carpenter Rocks?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $100.
- What schools are in Carpenter Rocks?
- There are 20 schools serving Carpenter Rocks on this page, including Kongorong Primary School, Moorak Primary School, Allendale East Area School.
- How walkable is Carpenter Rocks?
- Carpenter Rocks has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Carpenter Rocks?
- Carpenter Rocks is close to Pelican Point, German Creek, German Creek, Blackfellows Caves, Kongorong.
- What is the population of Carpenter Rocks?
- Carpenter Rocks has approximately 87 residents. The median age is 51.
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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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