Alexandrina Council
Goolwa
Goolwa at a glance
Median house
$264,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$190,080
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
56
Somewhat walkable
Population
2,558
Median age 67
About
Welcome to Goolwa.
Goolwa is a suburb in Australia.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$264,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $190,080.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$490/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$335/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
$264,000
Sales data pending
$190,080
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
2,558
Median age: 67
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA · Dec 20259.65%
Based on $264,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA · Dec 20259.16%
Based on $190,080 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202666%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
2,558
Median age
67
Family households
53%
Lone person
45%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
61
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
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 median house price in Goolwa?
- The median house price in Goolwa, SA 5214 is $264,000. The median unit price is $190,080. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Goolwa postcode?
- Goolwa is in the 5214 postcode, in SA, in the Alexandrina Council region.
- What is the average rent in Goolwa?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $490, for units it's $335.
- 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?
- Goolwa has approximately 2,558 residents. 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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