Nackara at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
169
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Nackara.
The postcode for Nackara is 5440 (SA).
Nackara (5440) sits in the Peterborough region of South Australia.
Nackara has roughly 169 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Nackara 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 Nackara's population at 169, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
169
Median age
52
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$75/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$64/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
169
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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 Nackara.
Frequently asked
About Nackara.
- What is the Nackara postcode?
- Nackara is in the 5440 postcode, in SA, in the Peterborough region.
- Where is Nackara?
- Nackara is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5440, in the Peterborough region.
- What is the average rent in Nackara?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $75, for units it's $64.
- How walkable is Nackara?
- Nackara has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Nackara?
- Nackara is close to Paratoo, Oodla Wirra, Hardy, Cavenagh, Dawson.
- What is the population of Nackara?
- The population of Nackara is approximately 169 (2021 Census). 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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