Coorong

Coonalpyn

SA5265

Coonalpyn at a glance

Walk score

8

Very car dependent

Population

350

Median age 50

The brief

What to know about Coonalpyn.

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.

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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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

350

Median age: 50

Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

24

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY14 (58.3%)
OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON10 (41.7%)

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.

Walk Score

8

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

5

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Coonalpyn.

Local schools for Coonalpyn

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Government School Catchment

Tintinara Area School

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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.
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?
Coonalpyn has approximately 350 residents. The median age is 50.

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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