Copper Coast Council
Dowling
Dowling at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
518
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Dowling.
Dowling (5555) sits in the Copper Coast region of South Australia.
Dowling has roughly 518 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Dowling 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 4 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dowling's population at 518, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
518
Median age
55
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$190/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$162/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
518
Median age: 55
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in Dowling.
Local schools for Dowling
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Government School Catchment
Bute Early Learning and Primary School
Kadina Memorial School
Wallaroo Mines Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Dowling.
- What is the Dowling postcode?
- Dowling is in the 5555 postcode, in SA, in the Copper Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dowling?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $190, for units it's $162.
- What schools are in Dowling?
- There are 9 schools serving Dowling on this page, including Bute Early Learning and Primary School, Harvest Christian College, Kadina Memorial School.
- How walkable is Dowling?
- Dowling has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dowling?
- Dowling is close to Alford, Willamulka, Tickera, Ward Hill, Bute.
- What is the population of Dowling?
- Dowling has approximately 518 residents. The median age is 55.
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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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