Outback - North and East

Fitzgerald Bay

Fitzgerald Bay at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

88

Median age 66

The brief

What to know about Fitzgerald Bay.

The postcode for Fitzgerald Bay is 5601 (SA).

Fitzgerald Bay (5601) sits in the Outback - North and East region of South Australia.

Fitzgerald Bay has roughly 88 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Fitzgerald Bay 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Fitzgerald Bay's population at 88, with a median age of 66. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.

Population

88

Median age

66

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

Weekly rent (unit)

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

88

Median age: 66

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

2

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY2 (100.0%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Fitzgerald Bay.

Local schools for Fitzgerald Bay

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Government School Catchment

Whyalla Town Primary School

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Memorial Oval Primary School

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Hincks Avenue Primary School

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Frequently asked

About Fitzgerald Bay.

What is the Fitzgerald Bay postcode?
Fitzgerald Bay is in the 5601 postcode, in SA, in the Outback - North and East region.
Where is Fitzgerald Bay?
Fitzgerald Bay is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5601, in the Outback - North and East region.
What schools are in Fitzgerald Bay?
There are 17 schools serving Fitzgerald Bay on this page, including Whyalla Town Primary School, Memorial Oval Primary School, Samaritan College.
How walkable is Fitzgerald Bay?
Fitzgerald Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Fitzgerald Bay?
Fitzgerald Bay is close to Backy Point, Douglas Point South, Port Bonython, False Bay, Douglas Point.
What is the population of Fitzgerald Bay?
The population of Fitzgerald Bay is approximately 88 (2021 Census). The median age is 66.

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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