Wattle Range
Eight Mile Creek
Eight Mile Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
163
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Eight Mile Creek.
Eight Mile Creek (5291) sits in the Wattle Range region of South Australia.
Eight Mile Creek has roughly 163 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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What it’s like to live here.
Eight Mile Creek 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Eight Mile Creek's population at 163, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
163
Median age
40
Family households
81%
Lone person
21%
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)
$560/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$193/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
163
Median age: 40
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Eight Mile Creek.
Local schools for Eight Mile Creek
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Government School Catchment
Allendale East Area School
Yahl Primary School
Moorak Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Eight Mile Creek.
- What is the Eight Mile Creek postcode?
- Eight Mile Creek is in the 5291 postcode, in SA, in the Wattle Range region.
- What is the average rent in Eight Mile Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $560, for units it's $193.
- What schools are in Eight Mile Creek?
- There are 3 schools serving Eight Mile Creek on this page, including Allendale East Area School, Yahl Primary School, Moorak Primary School.
- How walkable is Eight Mile Creek?
- Eight Mile Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Eight Mile Creek?
- Eight Mile Creek is close to Racecourse Bay, Wye, Port Macdonnell, Caveton, Canunda.
- What is the population of Eight Mile Creek?
- Eight Mile Creek has approximately 163 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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