Kangaroo Island
Karatta
Karatta at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
37
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Karatta.
Karatta (5223) sits in the Kangaroo Island region of South Australia.
Karatta has roughly 37 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.
Karatta 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 Karatta's population at 37, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (40%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
37
Median age
53
Family households
45%
Lone person
40%
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)
$211/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$135/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
37
Median age: 53
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
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Education
Schools in Karatta.
Frequently asked
About Karatta.
- What is the Karatta postcode?
- Karatta is in the 5223 postcode, in SA, in the Kangaroo Island region.
- What is the average rent in Karatta?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $211, for units it's $135.
- How walkable is Karatta?
- Karatta has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Karatta?
- Karatta is close to Harriet River, Vivonne Bay, Newland, Western River, Gosse.
- What is the population of Karatta?
- Karatta has approximately 37 residents. The median age is 53.
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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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