Island Beach at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
71
Median age 60
The brief
What to know about Island Beach.
The postcode for Island Beach is 5222 (SA).
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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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)
$415/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
71
Median age: 60
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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.
- Where is Island Beach?
- Island Beach is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5222, in the Kangaroo Island region.
- What is the average rent in Island Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $415, 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?
- The population of Island Beach is approximately 71 (2021 Census). The median age is 60.
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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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