Motpena at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
6
Median age 62
The brief
What to know about Motpena.
The postcode for Motpena is 5730 (SA).
Motpena (5730) sits in the Outback - North and East region of South Australia.
Motpena has roughly 6 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.
Motpena 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Motpena's population at 6, with a median age of 62. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 125% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6
Median age
62
Family households
100%
Lone person
125%
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)
$98/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$60/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
6
Median age: 62
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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Location.
Amenities
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Education
Schools in Motpena.
Frequently asked
About Motpena.
- What is the Motpena postcode?
- Motpena is in the 5730 postcode, in SA, in the Outback - North and East region.
- Where is Motpena?
- Motpena is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5730, 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?
- The population of Motpena is approximately 6 (2021 Census). The median age is 62.
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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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