Kelly at a glance
Population
59
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Kelly.
The postcode for Kelly is 5641 (SA).
Kelly (5641) sits in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region of South Australia.
Kelly has roughly 59 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kelly's population at 59, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters (25% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
59
Median age
35
Family households
75%
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)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
25%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
59
Median age: 35
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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 Kelly.
Local schools for Kelly
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Government School Catchment
Kimba Area School
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Frequently asked
About Kelly.
- What is the Kelly postcode?
- Kelly is in the 5641 postcode, in SA, in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region.
- Where is Kelly?
- Kelly is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5641, in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region.
- What is the average rent in Kelly?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Kelly?
- There are 1 schools serving Kelly on this page, including Kimba Area School.
- What suburbs are near Kelly?
- Kelly is close to Kimba, Yalanda, Solomon, Barna, Jamieson.
- What is the population of Kelly?
- The population of Kelly is approximately 59 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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