Yorke Peninsula
Moonta Mines
Moonta Mines at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
177
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Moonta Mines.
Moonta Mines (5558) sits in the Yorke Peninsula region of South Australia.
Moonta Mines has roughly 177 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 Mines scores 2/100 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 Mines's population at 177, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
177
Median age
55
Family households
64%
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)
$165/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
177
Median age: 55
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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.
2
0
20
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 Mines.
Local schools for Moonta Mines
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Government School Catchment
Moonta Area School
Wallaroo Mines Primary School
Kadina Memorial School
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Frequently asked
About Moonta Mines.
- What is the Moonta Mines postcode?
- Moonta Mines is in the 5558 postcode, in SA, in the Yorke Peninsula region.
- What is the average rent in Moonta Mines?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $165.
- What schools are in Moonta Mines?
- There are 6 schools serving Moonta Mines on this page, including Moonta Area School, Wallaroo Mines Primary School, Kadina Memorial School.
- How walkable is Moonta Mines?
- Moonta Mines has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Moonta Mines?
- Moonta Mines is close to Hamley, East Moonta, Yelta, Kooroona, Cross Roads.
- What is the population of Moonta Mines?
- Moonta Mines has approximately 177 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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