Claypans at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Claypans.
The postcode for Claypans is 5238 (SA).
Claypans (5238) sits in the Karoonda East Murray region of South Australia.
Claypans has roughly 4 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.
Claypans 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Claypans's population at 4, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. 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
4
Median age
50
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)
$215/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$183/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
4
Median age: 50
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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 Claypans.
Local schools for Claypans
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Government School Catchment
Swan Reach Area School
Karoonda Area School
Mannum Community College
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Frequently asked
About Claypans.
- What is the Claypans postcode?
- Claypans is in the 5238 postcode, in SA, in the Karoonda East Murray region.
- Where is Claypans?
- Claypans is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5238, in the Karoonda East Murray region.
- What is the average rent in Claypans?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $215, for units it's $183.
- What schools are in Claypans?
- There are 3 schools serving Claypans on this page, including Swan Reach Area School, Karoonda Area School, Mannum Community College.
- How walkable is Claypans?
- Claypans has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Claypans?
- Claypans is close to Bowhill, Copeville, Purnong, Purnong Landing, Walker Flat.
- What is the population of Claypans?
- The population of Claypans is approximately 4 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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