Maralinga Tjarutja
Charra
Charra at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
26
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Charra.
Charra (5690) sits in the Maralinga Tjarutja region of South Australia.
Charra has roughly 26 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly 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.
Charra 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 2 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Charra's population at 26, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (150% 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
26
Median age
45
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
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)
$160/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$136/wk
Owner occupied
150%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
26
Median age: 45
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Charra.
Local schools for Charra
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Government School Catchment
Koonibba Aboriginal School
Penong Primary School
Ceduna Area School
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Frequently asked
About Charra.
- What is the Charra postcode?
- Charra is in the 5690 postcode, in SA, in the Maralinga Tjarutja region.
- What is the average rent in Charra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $160, for units it's $136.
- What schools are in Charra?
- There are 4 schools serving Charra on this page, including Koonibba Aboriginal School, Penong Primary School, Ceduna Area School.
- How walkable is Charra?
- Charra has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Charra?
- Charra is close to Uworra, Nadia, Watraba, White Well Corner, Koonibba.
- What is the population of Charra?
- Charra has approximately 26 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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