Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Head
Kangaroo Head at a glance
Population
18
Median age 60
The brief
What to know about Kangaroo Head.
Kangaroo Head (5222) sits in the Kangaroo Island region of South Australia.
Kangaroo Head has roughly 18 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kangaroo Head's population at 18, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (57% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (143% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
18
Median age
60
Family households
143%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
57%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
18
Median age: 60
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kangaroo Head.
Local schools for Kangaroo Head
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Government School Catchment
Kangaroo Island Community Education
Rapid Bay Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Kangaroo Head.
- What is the Kangaroo Head postcode?
- Kangaroo Head is in the 5222 postcode, in SA, in the Kangaroo Island region.
- What is the average rent in Kangaroo Head?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Kangaroo Head?
- There are 2 schools serving Kangaroo Head on this page, including Kangaroo Island Community Education, Rapid Bay Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Kangaroo Head?
- Kangaroo Head is close to Penneshaw, American Beach, Dudley East, Ironstone, Baudin Beach.
- What is the population of Kangaroo Head?
- Kangaroo Head has approximately 18 residents. 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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