Kangaroo Island
Kingscote
Kingscote at a glance
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
1,962
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Kingscote.
Kingscote (5223) sits in the Kangaroo Island region of South Australia.
Kingscote has roughly 1,962 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Kingscote scores 34/100 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 Kingscote's population at 1,962, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (37%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,962
Median age
51
Family households
59%
Lone person
37%
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$260/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
1,962
Median age: 51
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
24
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.
34
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kingscote.
Local schools for Kingscote
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Government School Catchment
Kangaroo Island Community Education
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Kingscote.
- What is the Kingscote postcode?
- Kingscote is in the 5223 postcode, in SA, in the Kangaroo Island region.
- What is the average rent in Kingscote?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $260.
- What schools are in Kingscote?
- There are 1 schools serving Kingscote on this page, including Kangaroo Island Community Education.
- How walkable is Kingscote?
- Kingscote has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Kingscote?
- Kingscote is close to Brownlow, Brownlow Ki, D Estrees Bay, Bay Of Shoals, Stun Sail Boom.
- What is the population of Kingscote?
- Kingscote has approximately 1,962 residents. The median age is 51.
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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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