Moorak at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,412
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Moorak.
The postcode for Moorak is 5291 (SA).
Moorak (5291) sits in the Wattle Range region of South Australia.
Moorak has roughly 1,412 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Moorak 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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Moorak's population at 1,412, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. 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 (85% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,412
Median age
42
Family households
85%
Lone person
15%
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)
$475/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
1,412
Median age: 42
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
9
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 Moorak.
Local schools for Moorak
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Government School Catchment
Moorak Primary School
Reidy Park Primary School
Mount Gambier High School
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Frequently asked
About Moorak.
- What is the Moorak postcode?
- Moorak is in the 5291 postcode, in SA, in the Wattle Range region.
- Where is Moorak?
- Moorak is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5291, in the Wattle Range region.
- What is the average rent in Moorak?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $475, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Moorak?
- There are 14 schools serving Moorak on this page, including Moorak Primary School, Reidy Park Primary School, Tenison Woods College.
- How walkable is Moorak?
- Moorak has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Moorak?
- Moorak is close to Mount Gambier, Mount Gambier Dc, Mount Gambier, Mount Gambier East, Mount Gambier West.
- What is the population of Moorak?
- The population of Moorak is approximately 1,412 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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