Outback - North and East
Iron Baron
Iron Baron at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
6,150
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Iron Baron.
Iron Baron (5600) sits in the Outback - North and East region of South Australia.
Iron Baron has roughly 6,150 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Iron Baron 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Iron Baron's population at 6,150, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
6,150
Median age
45
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
6,150
Median age: 45
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Getting around
Walkability.
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Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Iron Baron.
Local schools for Iron Baron
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Government School Catchment
Whyalla Stuart Primary School R-6
Fisk Street Primary School
Whyalla Secondary College
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Frequently asked
About Iron Baron.
- What is the Iron Baron postcode?
- Iron Baron is in the 5600 postcode, in SA, in the Outback - North and East region.
- What is the average rent in Iron Baron?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
- What schools are in Iron Baron?
- There are 10 schools serving Iron Baron on this page, including Whyalla Stuart Primary School R-6, Fisk Street Primary School, Whyalla Secondary College.
- How walkable is Iron Baron?
- Iron Baron has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Iron Baron?
- Iron Baron is close to Iron Baron, Myola Station, Cooyerdoo, Middleback Range, Gilles Downs.
- What is the population of Iron Baron?
- Iron Baron has approximately 6,150 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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