Kadina at a glance
Walk score
78
Very walkable
Population
2,944
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Kadina.
The postcode for Kadina is 5554 (SA).
Kadina (5554) sits in the Barunga West region of South Australia.
Kadina has roughly 2,944 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Kadina scores 78/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kadina's population at 2,944, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,944
Median age
49
Family households
64%
Lone person
33%
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)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$294/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
2,944
Median age: 49
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
117
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.
78
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Kadina.
Local schools for Kadina
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Government School Catchment
Kadina Memorial School
Wallaroo Mines Primary School
Wallaroo Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Kadina.
- What is the Kadina postcode?
- Kadina is in the 5554 postcode, in SA, in the Barunga West region.
- Where is Kadina?
- Kadina is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5554, in the Barunga West region.
- What is the average rent in Kadina?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $294.
- What schools are in Kadina?
- There are 5 schools serving Kadina on this page, including Kadina Memorial School, Harvest Christian College, Wallaroo Mines Primary School.
- How walkable is Kadina?
- Kadina has a Walk Score of 78 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Kadina?
- Kadina is close to Matta Flat, Jerusalem, Wallaroo Mines, New Town, Jericho.
- What is the population of Kadina?
- The population of Kadina is approximately 2,944 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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