Streaky Bay
Lipson
Lipson at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
211
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Lipson.
Lipson (5607) sits in the Streaky Bay region of South Australia.
Lipson has roughly 211 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Lipson 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lipson's population at 211, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
211
Median age
55
Family households
82%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
211
Median age: 55
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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
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 Lipson.
Local schools for Lipson
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Government School Catchment
Tumby Bay Area School
Ungarra Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Lipson.
- What is the Lipson postcode?
- Lipson is in the 5607 postcode, in SA, in the Streaky Bay region.
- What is the average rent in Lipson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Lipson?
- There are 2 schools serving Lipson on this page, including Tumby Bay Area School, Ungarra Primary School.
- How walkable is Lipson?
- Lipson has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lipson?
- Lipson is close to Tumby Bay, Ungarra, Yallunda Flat, Cockaleechie, Butler.
- What is the population of Lipson?
- Lipson has approximately 211 residents. The median age is 55.
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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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