Coonalpyn at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
350
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Coonalpyn.
The postcode for Coonalpyn is 5265 (SA).
Coonalpyn (5265) sits in the Coorong region of South Australia.
Coonalpyn has roughly 350 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Coonalpyn scores 8/100 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 Coonalpyn's population at 350, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (40%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
350
Median age
50
Family households
58%
Lone person
40%
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)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
350
Median age: 50
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
28
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.
8
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Coonalpyn.
Local schools for Coonalpyn
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Government School Catchment
Tintinara Area School
Coomandook Area School
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Frequently asked
About Coonalpyn.
- What is the Coonalpyn postcode?
- Coonalpyn is in the 5265 postcode, in SA, in the Coorong region.
- Where is Coonalpyn?
- Coonalpyn is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5265, in the Coorong region.
- What is the average rent in Coonalpyn?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Coonalpyn?
- There are 2 schools serving Coonalpyn on this page, including Tintinara Area School, Coomandook Area School.
- How walkable is Coonalpyn?
- Coonalpyn has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Coonalpyn?
- Coonalpyn is close to Culburra, Ki Ki, Yumali, Meningie East, Netherton.
- What is the population of Coonalpyn?
- The population of Coonalpyn is approximately 350 (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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