Goolwa South at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
1,041
Median age 62
The brief
What to know about Goolwa South.
The postcode for Goolwa South is 5214 (SA).
Goolwa South (5214) sits in the Alexandrina region of South Australia.
Goolwa South has roughly 1,041 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Goolwa South scores 2/100 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 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 South's population at 1,041, with a median age of 62. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 38% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,041
Median age
62
Family households
60%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$510/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
1,041
Median age: 62
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
14
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.
2
0
80
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Goolwa South.
Local schools for Goolwa South
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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 South.
- What is the Goolwa South postcode?
- Goolwa South is in the 5214 postcode, in SA, in the Alexandrina Council region.
- Where is Goolwa South?
- Goolwa South is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5214, in the Alexandrina Council region.
- What is the average rent in Goolwa South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $510, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in Goolwa South?
- There are 3 schools serving Goolwa South on this page, including Goolwa Primary School, Goolwa Secondary College, Port Elliot Primary School.
- How walkable is Goolwa South?
- Goolwa South has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 80.
- What suburbs are near Goolwa South?
- Goolwa South is close to Goolwa Beach, Goolwa, Hindmarsh Island, Goolwa North, Middleton.
- What is the population of Goolwa South?
- The population of Goolwa South is approximately 1,041 (2021 Census). The median age is 62.
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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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