Maralinga Tjarutja
Koonibba
Koonibba at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
140
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Koonibba.
Koonibba (5690) sits in the Maralinga Tjarutja region of South Australia.
Koonibba has roughly 140 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Koonibba 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 1 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Koonibba's population at 140, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters (8% own, 92% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
140
Median age
31
Family households
71%
Lone person
27%
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)
$160/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$88/wk
Owner occupied
8%
Renter occupied
92%
At a deeper level
140
Median age: 31
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Safety
Crime and safety.
15
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 Koonibba.
Local schools for Koonibba
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Koonibba Aboriginal School
Ceduna Area School
Non-Government Schools
Crossways Lutheran School Ceduna
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Koonibba.
- What is the Koonibba postcode?
- Koonibba is in the 5690 postcode, in SA, in the Maralinga Tjarutja region.
- What is the average rent in Koonibba?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $160, for units it's $88.
- What schools are in Koonibba?
- There are 3 schools serving Koonibba on this page, including Koonibba Aboriginal School, Ceduna Area School, Crossways Lutheran School Ceduna.
- How walkable is Koonibba?
- Koonibba has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Koonibba?
- Koonibba is close to Uworra, White Well Corner, Kalanbi, Charra, Watraba.
- What is the population of Koonibba?
- Koonibba has approximately 140 residents. The median age is 31.
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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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