Goolwa at a glance
Walk score
56
Somewhat walkable
Population
2,558
Median age 67
The brief
What to know about Goolwa.
The postcode for Goolwa is 5214 (SA).
Goolwa (5214) sits in the Alexandrina region of South Australia.
Goolwa has roughly 2,558 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Goolwa scores 56/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Goolwa's population at 2,558, with a median age of 67. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (45%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
2,558
Median age
67
Family households
53%
Lone person
45%
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)
$520/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
2,558
Median age: 67
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
86
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.
56
0
60
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Goolwa.
Local schools for Goolwa
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Government School Catchment
Goolwa Primary School
Goolwa Secondary College
Port Elliot Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Goolwa.
- What is the Goolwa postcode?
- Goolwa is in the 5214 postcode, in SA, in the Alexandrina Council region.
- Where is Goolwa?
- Goolwa is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5214, in the Alexandrina Council region.
- What is the average rent in Goolwa?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $520, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Goolwa?
- There are 3 schools serving Goolwa on this page, including Goolwa Primary School, Goolwa Secondary College, Port Elliot Primary School.
- How walkable is Goolwa?
- Goolwa has a Walk Score of 56 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 60.
- What suburbs are near Goolwa?
- Goolwa is close to Goolwa South, Goolwa Beach, Goolwa North, Hindmarsh Island, Middleton.
- What is the population of Goolwa?
- The population of Goolwa is approximately 2,558 (2021 Census). The median age is 67.
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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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