Koolunga at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
183
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Koolunga.
The postcode for Koolunga is 5464 (SA).
Koolunga (5464) sits in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys region of South Australia.
Koolunga has roughly 183 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Koolunga 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Koolunga's population at 183, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
183
Median age
46
Family households
72%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$175/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
183
Median age: 46
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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
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Education
Schools in Koolunga.
Local schools for Koolunga
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Government School Catchment
Koolunga Primary School
Brinkworth Primary and Early Childhood Centre
Crystal Brook Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Koolunga.
- What is the Koolunga postcode?
- Koolunga is in the 5464 postcode, in SA, in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council region.
- Where is Koolunga?
- Koolunga is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5464, in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council region.
- What is the average rent in Koolunga?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $175.
- What schools are in Koolunga?
- There are 11 schools serving Koolunga on this page, including Koolunga Primary School, Brinkworth Primary and Early Childhood Centre, Crystal Brook Primary School.
- How walkable is Koolunga?
- Koolunga has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Koolunga?
- Koolunga is close to Redhill, Collinsfield, Lake View, Burnsfield, Narridy.
- What is the population of Koolunga?
- The population of Koolunga is approximately 183 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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