Moonta Bay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,633
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Moonta Bay.
The postcode for Moonta Bay is 5558 (SA).
Moonta Bay (5558) sits in the Yorke Peninsula region of South Australia.
Moonta Bay has roughly 2,633 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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What it’s like to live here.
Moonta Bay 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 2 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Moonta Bay's population at 2,633, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,633
Median age
59
Family households
70%
Lone person
28%
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)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
2,633
Median age: 59
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
43
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
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Moonta Bay.
Local schools for Moonta Bay
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Government School Catchment
Moonta Area School
Wallaroo Primary School
Wallaroo Mines Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Moonta Bay.
- What is the Moonta Bay postcode?
- Moonta Bay is in the 5558 postcode, in SA, in the Yorke Peninsula region.
- Where is Moonta Bay?
- Moonta Bay is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5558, in the Yorke Peninsula region.
- What is the average rent in Moonta Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Moonta Bay?
- There are 6 schools serving Moonta Bay on this page, including Moonta Area School, Wallaroo Primary School, St Mary MacKillop School.
- How walkable is Moonta Bay?
- Moonta Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Moonta Bay?
- Moonta Bay is close to North Moonta, Moonta, Port Hughes, Cross Roads, Kooroona.
- What is the population of Moonta Bay?
- The population of Moonta Bay is approximately 2,633 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.
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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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