Napperby at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
666
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Napperby.
The postcode for Napperby is 5540 (SA).
Napperby (5540) sits in the Mount Remarkable region of South Australia.
Napperby has roughly 666 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Napperby 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Napperby's population at 666, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
666
Median age
44
Family households
74%
Lone person
24%
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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
666
Median age: 44
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
10
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
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Education
Schools in Napperby.
Local schools for Napperby
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Government School Catchment
Napperby Primary School
Solomontown Primary School
John Pirie Secondary School
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Frequently asked
About Napperby.
- What is the Napperby postcode?
- Napperby is in the 5540 postcode, in SA, in the Mount Remarkable region.
- Where is Napperby?
- Napperby is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5540, in the Mount Remarkable region.
- What is the average rent in Napperby?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Napperby?
- There are 10 schools serving Napperby on this page, including Napperby Primary School, Solomontown Primary School, John Pirie Secondary School.
- How walkable is Napperby?
- Napperby has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Napperby?
- Napperby is close to Nelshaby, Bungama, Germein Bay, Warnertown, Coonamia.
- What is the population of Napperby?
- The population of Napperby is approximately 666 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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