Light Regional Council
Ngapala
Ngapala at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
61
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Ngapala.
Ngapala (5374) sits in the Light region of South Australia.
Ngapala has roughly 61 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Ngapala 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 3 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ngapala's population at 61, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (105% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
61
Median age
44
Family households
79%
Lone person
37%
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)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
105%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
61
Median age: 44
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ngapala.
Local schools for Ngapala
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Government School Catchment
Robertstown Primary School
Eudunda Area School
Manoora Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Ngapala.
- What is the Ngapala postcode?
- Ngapala is in the 5374 postcode, in SA, in the Light Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ngapala?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in Ngapala?
- There are 5 schools serving Ngapala on this page, including Robertstown Primary School, St John's Lutheran School, Eudunda Area School.
- How walkable is Ngapala?
- Ngapala has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ngapala?
- Ngapala is close to Tothill Creek, Tothill Belt, Julia, Point Pass, Brady Creek.
- What is the population of Ngapala?
- Ngapala has approximately 61 residents. 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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