Outback - North and East

Motpena

SA5730

Motpena at a glance

Median house

$73,000

Median unit

$52,560

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

6

Median age 62

About

Welcome to Motpena.

Motpena is a suburb in South Australia.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$73,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $52,560.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$98/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$60/wk

Owner occupied

100%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: Consumer and Business Services SA

$73,000

Median Unit PriceSource: Consumer and Business Services SA

$52,560

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

6

Median age: 62

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Gross Yield (House)

Source: Consumer and Business Services SA

6.98%

Based on $73,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: Consumer and Business Services SA

5.94%

Based on $52,560 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: Consumer and Business Services SA

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: Consumer and Business Services SA

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

100%

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: Consumer and Business Services SA

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

Who lives here

Demographics.

Population

6

Median age

62

Family households

100%

Lone person

125%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Motpena.

Frequently asked

About Motpena.

What is the median house price in Motpena?
The median house price in Motpena, SA 5730 is $73,000. The median unit price is $52,560. Annual growth is +0.0%.
What is the Motpena postcode?
Motpena is in the 5730 postcode, in SA, in the Outback - North and East region.
What is the average rent in Motpena?
The median weekly rent for houses is $98, for units it's $60.
How walkable is Motpena?
Motpena has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Motpena?
Motpena is close to Parachilna, Mount Falkland, Nilpena, Alpana, Wintabatinyana.
What is the population of Motpena?
Motpena has approximately 6 residents. The median age is 62.

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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