Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Goyder
Goyder at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
24
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Goyder.
Goyder (5461) sits in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys region of South Australia.
Goyder has roughly 24 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Goyder 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 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, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Goyder's population at 24, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (143% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
24
Median age
35
Family households
143%
Lone person
–
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)
$227/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$193/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
24
Median age: 35
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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 Goyder.
Local schools for Goyder
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Government School Catchment
Balaklava High School
Balaklava Primary School
Port Wakefield 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 Goyder.
- What is the Goyder postcode?
- Goyder is in the 5461 postcode, in SA, in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council region.
- What is the average rent in Goyder?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $227, for units it's $193.
- What schools are in Goyder?
- There are 4 schools serving Goyder on this page, including Horizon Christian School, Balaklava High School, Balaklava Primary School.
- How walkable is Goyder?
- Goyder has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Goyder?
- Goyder is close to Whitwarta, Beaufort, Mount Templeton, Nantawarra, Bowmans.
- What is the population of Goyder?
- Goyder has approximately 24 residents. The median age is 35.
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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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