Wattle Range
Donovans
Donovans at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
111
Median age 64
The brief
What to know about Donovans.
Donovans (5291) sits in the Wattle Range region of South Australia.
Donovans has roughly 111 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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What it’s like to live here.
Donovans 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Donovans's population at 111, with a median age of 64. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (44%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
111
Median age
64
Family households
51%
Lone person
44%
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)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
111
Median age: 64
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
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Education
Schools in Donovans.
Local schools for Donovans
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Government School Catchment
Yahl Primary School
Glenburnie Primary School
Allendale East Area School
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Frequently asked
About Donovans.
- What is the Donovans postcode?
- Donovans is in the 5291 postcode, in SA, in the Wattle Range region.
- What is the average rent in Donovans?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Donovans?
- There are 18 schools serving Donovans on this page, including Yahl Primary School, Glenburnie Primary School, Allendale East Area School.
- How walkable is Donovans?
- Donovans has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Donovans?
- Donovans is close to Wye, Caroline, Caveton, Eight Mile Creek, Yahl.
- What is the population of Donovans?
- Donovans has approximately 111 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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