Dudley East at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
58
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Dudley East.
The postcode for Dudley East is 5222 (SA).
Dudley East (5222) sits in the Kangaroo Island region of South Australia.
Dudley East has roughly 58 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.
Dudley East 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 Dudley East's population at 58, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (119% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 44% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
58
Median age
55
Family households
88%
Lone person
44%
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)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
119%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
58
Median age: 55
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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 Dudley East.
Local schools for Dudley East
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Government School Catchment
Kangaroo Island Community Education
Rapid Bay Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Dudley East.
- What is the Dudley East postcode?
- Dudley East is in the 5222 postcode, in SA, in the Kangaroo Island region.
- Where is Dudley East?
- Dudley East is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5222, in the Kangaroo Island region.
- What is the average rent in Dudley East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Dudley East?
- There are 2 schools serving Dudley East on this page, including Kangaroo Island Community Education, Rapid Bay Primary School.
- How walkable is Dudley East?
- Dudley East has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dudley East?
- Dudley East is close to American Beach, Baudin Beach, Dudley West, Ironstone, Hungerford.
- What is the population of Dudley East?
- The population of Dudley East is approximately 58 (2021 Census). 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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