Murray and Mallee
Meningie
Meningie at a glance
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
1,118
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Meningie.
Meningie (5264) sits in the Murray and Mallee region of South Australia.
Meningie has roughly 1,118 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Meningie scores 22/100 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 Meningie's population at 1,118, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,118
Median age
55
Family households
61%
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)
$315/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
1,118
Median age: 55
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
18
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.
22
0
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Meningie.
Local schools for Meningie
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Government School Catchment
Meningie Area School
Raukkan Aboriginal School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Meningie.
- What is the Meningie postcode?
- Meningie is in the 5264 postcode, in SA, in the Murray and Mallee region.
- What is the average rent in Meningie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $315.
- What schools are in Meningie?
- There are 2 schools serving Meningie on this page, including Meningie Area School, Raukkan Aboriginal School.
- How walkable is Meningie?
- Meningie has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near Meningie?
- Meningie is close to Lake Albert, Waltowa, Meningie West, Ashville, Poltalloch.
- What is the population of Meningie?
- Meningie has approximately 1,118 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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