Eyre Peninsula and South West
Mullaquana
Mullaquana at a glance
Walk score
44
Car dependent
Population
272
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Mullaquana.
Mullaquana (5608) sits in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region of South Australia.
Mullaquana has roughly 272 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Mullaquana 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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mullaquana's population at 272, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
272
Median age
52
Family households
71%
Lone person
21%
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)
$170/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
272
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mullaquana.
Local schools for Mullaquana
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Government School Catchment
Long Street Primary School
Whyalla Secondary College
Whyalla Special Education Centre
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Mullaquana.
- What is the Mullaquana postcode?
- Mullaquana is in the 5608 postcode, in SA, in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region.
- What is the average rent in Mullaquana?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $170, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Mullaquana?
- There are 11 schools serving Mullaquana on this page, including Long Street Primary School, Whyalla Secondary College, Sunrise Christian School Whyalla.
- How walkable is Mullaquana?
- Mullaquana has a Walk Score of 44 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mullaquana?
- Mullaquana is close to Whyalla Stuart, Whyalla Norrie, Whyalla Norrie East, Whyalla Norrie North, Whyalla Jenkins.
- What is the population of Mullaquana?
- Mullaquana has approximately 272 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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