Eyre Peninsula and South West
Cortlinye
Cortlinye at a glance
Median house
$189,000
Median unit
$136,080
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
44
Median age 35
About
Welcome to Cortlinye.
Cortlinye (5641) sits in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region of South Australia. The median house here is $189,000, well below the South Australia median of around $720K.
Cortlinye has roughly 44 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.
Houses change hands at $189,000 on a typical sale, well below the South Australia median. Units come in around $136,080, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $38,000. Prices are well below the South Australia median, which keeps Cortlinye on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$189,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $136,080.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
$189,000
$136,080
44
Median age: 35
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.13% (median rent $150/wk against a $189,000 price tag). Units yield 5.73% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 31% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA4.13%
Based on $189,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA5.73%
Based on $136,080 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202685%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cortlinye's population at 44, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (54% family, 31% lone person).
Population
44
Median age
35
Family households
54%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Cortlinye 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.
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 Cortlinye.
Local schools for Cortlinye
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Kimba Area School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Cortlinye.
- What is the median house price in Cortlinye?
- The median house price in Cortlinye, SA 5641 is $189,000. The median unit price is $136,080. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Cortlinye postcode?
- Cortlinye is in the 5641 postcode, in SA, in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region.
- What is the average rent in Cortlinye?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Cortlinye?
- There are 1 schools serving Cortlinye on this page, including Kimba Area School.
- How walkable is Cortlinye?
- Cortlinye has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cortlinye?
- Cortlinye is close to Kimba, Moseley, Cunyarie, Wilcherry, Kelly.
- What is the population of Cortlinye?
- Cortlinye has approximately 44 residents. The median age is 35.
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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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