Fox at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
49
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Fox.
The postcode for Fox is 5272 (SA).
Fox (5272) sits in the Wattle Range region of South Australia.
Fox has roughly 49 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Fox 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 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fox's population at 49, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
49
Median age
49
Family households
77%
Lone person
–
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)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$100/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
49
Median age: 49
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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
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Education
Schools in Fox.
Local schools for Fox
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Government School Catchment
Kangaroo Inn Area School
Mount Burr Primary School
Lucindale Area School
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Frequently asked
About Fox.
- What is the Fox postcode?
- Fox is in the 5272 postcode, in SA, in the Wattle Range region.
- Where is Fox?
- Fox is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5272, in the Wattle Range region.
- What is the average rent in Fox?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $100.
- What schools are in Fox?
- There are 8 schools serving Fox on this page, including Kangaroo Inn Area School, Mount Burr Primary School, Lucindale Area School.
- How walkable is Fox?
- Fox has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Fox?
- Fox is close to Coles, Short, Kangaroo Inn, Greenways, Furner.
- What is the population of Fox?
- The population of Fox is approximately 49 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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