Kangaroo Island

Nepean Bay

SA5223

Nepean Bay at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

140

Median age 51

The brief

What to know about Nepean Bay.

Nepean Bay (5223) sits in the Kangaroo Island region of South Australia.

Nepean Bay has roughly 140 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Nepean Bay 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 Nepean Bay's population at 140, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (43%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Population

140

Median age

51

Family households

48%

Lone person

43%

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)

$375/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$235/wk

Owner occupied

80%

Renter occupied

5%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

140

Median age: 51

Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa

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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

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Education

Schools in Nepean Bay.

Local schools for Nepean Bay

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Government School Catchment

Kangaroo Island Community Education

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Frequently asked

About Nepean Bay.

What is the Nepean Bay postcode?
Nepean Bay is in the 5223 postcode, in SA, in the Kangaroo Island region.
What is the average rent in Nepean Bay?
The median weekly rent for houses is $375, for units it's $235.
What schools are in Nepean Bay?
There are 1 schools serving Nepean Bay on this page, including Kangaroo Island Community Education.
How walkable is Nepean Bay?
Nepean Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Nepean Bay?
Nepean Bay is close to Cygnet River, Brownlow Ki, Brownlow, Birchmore, Kingscote.
What is the population of Nepean Bay?
Nepean Bay has approximately 140 residents. The median age is 51.

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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