East Moonta at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
130
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about East Moonta.
The postcode for East Moonta is 5558 (SA).
East Moonta (5558) sits in the Yorke Peninsula region of South Australia.
East Moonta has roughly 130 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.
East Moonta 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 2 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put East Moonta's population at 130, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
130
Median age
55
Family households
67%
Lone person
15%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
130
Median age: 55
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in East Moonta.
Local schools for East Moonta
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Government School Catchment
Moonta Area School
Wallaroo Mines Primary School
Kadina Memorial School
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Frequently asked
About East Moonta.
- What is the East Moonta postcode?
- East Moonta is in the 5558 postcode, in SA, in the Yorke Peninsula region.
- Where is East Moonta?
- East Moonta is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5558, in the Yorke Peninsula region.
- What is the average rent in East Moonta?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in East Moonta?
- There are 6 schools serving East Moonta on this page, including Moonta Area School, Wallaroo Mines Primary School, Kadina Memorial School.
- How walkable is East Moonta?
- East Moonta has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near East Moonta?
- East Moonta is close to Moonta Mines, Yelta, Hamley, North Yelta, Cross Roads.
- What is the population of East Moonta?
- The population of East Moonta is approximately 130 (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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