Cootra at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
19
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Cootra.
The postcode for Cootra is 5650 (SA).
Cootra (5650) sits in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region of South Australia.
Cootra has roughly 19 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly 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.
Cootra 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 Cootra's population at 19, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. 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
19
Median age
38
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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
19
Median age: 38
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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
Education
Schools in Cootra.
Local schools for Cootra
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Government School Catchment
Lock Area School
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Frequently asked
About Cootra.
- What is the Cootra postcode?
- Cootra is in the 5650 postcode, in SA, in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region.
- Where is Cootra?
- Cootra is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5650, in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region.
- What is the average rent in Cootra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Cootra?
- There are 1 schools serving Cootra on this page, including Lock Area School.
- How walkable is Cootra?
- Cootra has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cootra?
- Cootra is close to Koongawa, Panitya, Caralue, Hambidge, Ulyerra.
- What is the population of Cootra?
- The population of Cootra is approximately 19 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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