Carrickalinga at a glance
Population
409
Median age 60
The brief
What to know about Carrickalinga.
The postcode for Carrickalinga is 5204 (SA).
Carrickalinga (5204) sits in the Yankalilla region of South Australia.
Carrickalinga has roughly 409 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Carrickalinga's population at 409, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
409
Median age
60
Family households
60%
Lone person
37%
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)
$500/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$430/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
409
Median age: 60
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Carrickalinga.
Local schools for Carrickalinga
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Government School Catchment
Yankalilla Area School
Myponga Primary School
Rapid Bay Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Carrickalinga.
- What is the Carrickalinga postcode?
- Carrickalinga is in the 5204 postcode, in SA, in the District Council of Yankalilla region.
- Where is Carrickalinga?
- Carrickalinga is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5204, in the District Council of Yankalilla region.
- What is the average rent in Carrickalinga?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $430.
- What schools are in Carrickalinga?
- There are 3 schools serving Carrickalinga on this page, including Yankalilla Area School, Myponga Primary School, Rapid Bay Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Carrickalinga?
- Carrickalinga is close to Normanville, Yankalilla, Wattle Flat, Myponga Beach, Bald Hills.
- What is the population of Carrickalinga?
- The population of Carrickalinga is approximately 409 (2021 Census). The median age is 60.
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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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