Kangaroo Island
Cuttlefish Bay
Cuttlefish Bay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
13
Median age 64
The brief
What to know about Cuttlefish Bay.
Cuttlefish Bay (5222) sits in the Kangaroo Island region of South Australia.
Cuttlefish Bay has roughly 13 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly 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.
Cuttlefish Bay 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 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cuttlefish Bay's population at 13, with a median age of 64. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. 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
13
Median age
64
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)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$187/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
13
Median age: 64
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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 Cuttlefish Bay.
Local schools for Cuttlefish Bay
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Rapid Bay Primary School
Kangaroo Island Community Education
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Cuttlefish Bay.
- What is the Cuttlefish Bay postcode?
- Cuttlefish Bay is in the 5222 postcode, in SA, in the Kangaroo Island region.
- What is the average rent in Cuttlefish Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $187.
- What schools are in Cuttlefish Bay?
- There are 2 schools serving Cuttlefish Bay on this page, including Rapid Bay Primary School, Kangaroo Island Community Education.
- How walkable is Cuttlefish Bay?
- Cuttlefish Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cuttlefish Bay?
- Cuttlefish Bay is close to Hungerford, Antechamber Bay, Ironstone, Willoughby, Penneshaw.
- What is the population of Cuttlefish Bay?
- Cuttlefish Bay has approximately 13 residents. The median age is 64.
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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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