Karkoo at a glance
Population
52
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Karkoo.
The postcode for Karkoo is 5632 (SA).
Karkoo (5632) sits in the Lower Eyre Peninsula region of South Australia.
Karkoo has roughly 52 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
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 Karkoo's population at 52, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 47% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
52
Median age
32
Family households
80%
Lone person
20%
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)
$163/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
47%
At a deeper level
52
Median age: 32
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Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Karkoo.
Local schools for Karkoo
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Government School Catchment
Cummins Area School
Ungarra Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Karkoo.
- What is the Karkoo postcode?
- Karkoo is in the 5632 postcode, in SA, in the Lower Eyre Peninsula region.
- Where is Karkoo?
- Karkoo is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5632, in the Lower Eyre Peninsula region.
- What is the average rent in Karkoo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $163, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Karkoo?
- There are 2 schools serving Karkoo on this page, including Cummins Area School, Ungarra Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Karkoo?
- Karkoo is close to Karkoo, Brooker, Yeelanna, Mitchell, Mitchell.
- What is the population of Karkoo?
- The population of Karkoo is approximately 52 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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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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