Iron Knob at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
110
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Iron Knob.
The postcode for Iron Knob is 5611 (SA).
Iron Knob (5611) sits in the Kimba region of South Australia.
Iron Knob has roughly 110 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Iron Knob 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Iron Knob's population at 110, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (67%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
110
Median age
57
Family households
40%
Lone person
67%
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)
$130/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$130/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
110
Median age: 57
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Safety
Crime and safety.
9
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in Iron Knob.
Frequently asked
About Iron Knob.
- What is the Iron Knob postcode?
- Iron Knob is in the 5611 postcode, in SA, in the Kimba region.
- Where is Iron Knob?
- Iron Knob is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5611, in the Kimba region.
- What is the average rent in Iron Knob?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $130, for units it's $130.
- How walkable is Iron Knob?
- Iron Knob has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Iron Knob?
- Iron Knob is close to Iron Knob, Katunga Station, Corunna Station, Pandurra, Iron Baron.
- What is the population of Iron Knob?
- The population of Iron Knob is approximately 110 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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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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