Murray and Mallee
Cooltong
Cooltong at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
322
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Cooltong.
Cooltong (5341) sits in the Murray and Mallee region of South Australia.
Cooltong has roughly 322 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Cooltong 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cooltong's population at 322, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
322
Median age
40
Family households
71%
Lone person
26%
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)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
322
Median age: 40
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
7
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 Cooltong.
Local schools for Cooltong
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Government School Catchment
Renmark North School
Renmark West Primary School
Renmark High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Cooltong.
- What is the Cooltong postcode?
- Cooltong is in the 5341 postcode, in SA, in the Murray and Mallee region.
- What is the average rent in Cooltong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Cooltong?
- There are 6 schools serving Cooltong on this page, including Renmark North School, Renmark West Primary School, St Francis of Assisi College.
- How walkable is Cooltong?
- Cooltong has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cooltong?
- Cooltong is close to Chaffey, Renmark North, Old Calperum, Renmark West, Renmark.
- What is the population of Cooltong?
- Cooltong has approximately 322 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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