Kangaroo Island

Island Beach

SA5222

Island Beach at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

71

Median age 60

The brief

What to know about Island Beach.

Island Beach (5222) sits in the Kangaroo Island region of South Australia.

Island Beach has roughly 71 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Island Beach 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.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Island Beach's population at 71, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (53%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Population

71

Median age

60

Family households

58%

Lone person

53%

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)

$220/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$220/wk

Owner occupied

87%

Renter occupied

13%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

71

Median age: 60

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Island Beach.

Local schools for Island Beach

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Government School Catchment

Kangaroo Island Community Education

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Frequently asked

About Island Beach.

What is the Island Beach postcode?
Island Beach is in the 5222 postcode, in SA, in the Kangaroo Island region.
What is the average rent in Island Beach?
The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $220.
What schools are in Island Beach?
There are 1 schools serving Island Beach on this page, including Kangaroo Island Community Education.
How walkable is Island Beach?
Island Beach has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Island Beach?
Island Beach is close to Sapphiretown, American River, Brown Beach, Browns Beach, Ballast Head.
What is the population of Island Beach?
Island Beach has approximately 71 residents. The median age is 60.

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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