Kangaroo Island

Cygnet River

SA5223

Cygnet River at a glance

Walk score

2

Very car dependent

Population

72

Median age 40

The brief

What to know about Cygnet River.

Cygnet River (5223) sits in the Kangaroo Island region of South Australia.

Cygnet River has roughly 72 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.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Cygnet River scores 2/100 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 Cygnet River's population at 72, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (96% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

72

Median age

40

Family households

71%

Lone person

29%

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)

$211/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$230/wk

Owner occupied

96%

Renter occupied

11%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

72

Median age: 40

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

2

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

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Education

Schools in Cygnet River.

Local schools for Cygnet River

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Government School Catchment

Kangaroo Island Community Education

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Frequently asked

About Cygnet River.

What is the Cygnet River postcode?
Cygnet River is in the 5223 postcode, in SA, in the Kangaroo Island region.
What is the average rent in Cygnet River?
The median weekly rent for houses is $211, for units it's $230.
What schools are in Cygnet River?
There are 1 schools serving Cygnet River on this page, including Kangaroo Island Community Education.
How walkable is Cygnet River?
Cygnet River has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Cygnet River?
Cygnet River is close to Nepean Bay, Kohinoor, Menzies, Brownlow Ki, Birchmore.
What is the population of Cygnet River?
Cygnet River has approximately 72 residents. The median age is 40.

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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