Goolwa Beach, SA 5214

Alexandrina CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 5214

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Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rent in Goolwa Beach

Weekly rent (house)
$490/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$275/wk

Rental data as of June 2026· SA rental bond data

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What to know about Goolwa Beach

Goolwa Beach (5214) sits in the Alexandrina region of South Australia.

Goolwa Beach has roughly 2,222 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Goolwa Beach 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.

Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 485 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.

Schools in Goolwa Beach

Schools serving Goolwa Beach: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Goolwa Primary School

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Goolwa Secondary College

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Port Elliot Primary School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
30/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Goolwa Beach's population at 2,222, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population
2,222
Median age
58
Family households
64%
Lone person
35%
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
20%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

52 offences recorded in 2025-26

Top offence categories
OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY40 (76.9%)
OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON12 (23.1%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of June 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
485 mm
Hottest month, avg max
25.3°C
Coldest month, avg min
7.6°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Goolwa Beach

What is the Goolwa Beach postcode?
Goolwa Beach is in the 5214 postcode, in SA, in the Alexandrina Council region.
Where is Goolwa Beach?
Goolwa Beach is a suburb in the Alexandrina Council area, SA 5214.
What is the average rent in Goolwa Beach?
The median weekly rent for houses is $490, for units it's $275.
What schools are in Goolwa Beach?
There are 3 schools serving Goolwa Beach on this page, including Goolwa Primary School, Goolwa Secondary College, Port Elliot Primary School.
How walkable is Goolwa Beach?
Goolwa Beach has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
What suburbs are near Goolwa Beach?
Goolwa Beach is close to Goolwa South, Goolwa, Goolwa North, Hindmarsh Island, Middleton.
What is the population of Goolwa Beach?
The population of Goolwa Beach is approximately 2,222 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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