Moonta at a glance
Walk score
44
Car dependent
Population
624
Median age 60
The brief
What to know about Moonta.
The postcode for Moonta is 5558 (SA).
Moonta (5558) sits in the Yorke Peninsula region of South Australia.
Moonta has roughly 624 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Moonta scores 44/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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's population at 624, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (53%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
624
Median age
60
Family households
44%
Lone person
53%
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
624
Median age: 60
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
31
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.
44
0
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Moonta.
Local schools for Moonta
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Government School Catchment
Moonta Area School
Wallaroo Mines Primary School
Wallaroo Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Moonta.
- What is the Moonta postcode?
- Moonta is in the 5558 postcode, in SA, in the Yorke Peninsula region.
- Where is Moonta?
- Moonta is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5558, in the Yorke Peninsula region.
- What is the average rent in Moonta?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Moonta?
- There are 6 schools serving Moonta on this page, including Moonta Area School, Wallaroo Mines Primary School, Wallaroo Primary School.
- How walkable is Moonta?
- Moonta has a Walk Score of 44 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near Moonta?
- Moonta is close to North Moonta, Hamley, Kooroona, Moonta Mines, Moonta Bay.
- What is the population of Moonta?
- The population of Moonta is approximately 624 (2021 Census). The median age is 60.
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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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