Kimba at a glance
Walk score
48
Car dependent
Population
608
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Kimba.
The postcode for Kimba is 5641 (SA).
Kimba (5641) sits in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region of South Australia.
Kimba has roughly 608 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Kimba scores 48/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 Kimba's population at 608, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
608
Median age
50
Family households
64%
Lone person
35%
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)
$175/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
608
Median age: 50
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
22
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.
48
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kimba.
Local schools for Kimba
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Government School Catchment
Kimba Area School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Kimba.
- What is the Kimba postcode?
- Kimba is in the 5641 postcode, in SA, in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region.
- Where is Kimba?
- Kimba is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5641, in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region.
- What is the average rent in Kimba?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $175.
- What schools are in Kimba?
- There are 1 schools serving Kimba on this page, including Kimba Area School.
- How walkable is Kimba?
- Kimba has a Walk Score of 48 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Kimba?
- Kimba is close to Kelly, Cortlinye, Moseley, Wilcherry, Waddikee.
- What is the population of Kimba?
- The population of Kimba is approximately 608 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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