Claypans, SA 5238

Karoonda East MurrayAll suburbs in postcode 5238

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Median house price

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What to know about Claypans

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.

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.

Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 297 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schools in Claypans

Schools serving Claypans: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Swan Reach Area School

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Karoonda Area School

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Mannum Community College

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

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%
Owner occupied
100%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
297 mm
Hottest month, avg max
31.3°C
Coldest month, avg min
4.7°C
Rainfall by month
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions 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 suburb in the Karoonda East Murray area, SA 5238.
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 Landing, Purnong, 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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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