Southern Mallee
Karoonda
Karoonda at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
517
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Karoonda.
Karoonda (5307) sits in the Southern Mallee region of South Australia.
Karoonda has roughly 517 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Karoonda 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 Karoonda's population at 517, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (39%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
517
Median age
55
Family households
58%
Lone person
39%
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)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
517
Median age: 55
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
9
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Karoonda.
Local schools for Karoonda
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Karoonda Area School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Karoonda.
- What is the Karoonda postcode?
- Karoonda is in the 5307 postcode, in SA, in the Southern Mallee region.
- What is the average rent in Karoonda?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $170.
- What schools are in Karoonda?
- There are 1 schools serving Karoonda on this page, including Karoonda Area School.
- How walkable is Karoonda?
- Karoonda has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Karoonda?
- Karoonda is close to Lowaldie, Perponda, Wynarka, Borrika, Kulkami.
- What is the population of Karoonda?
- Karoonda has approximately 517 residents. The median age is 55.
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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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