Karoonda East Murray

Nildottie

SA5238

Nildottie at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

220

Median age 56

The brief

What to know about Nildottie.

Nildottie (5238) sits in the Karoonda East Murray region of South Australia.

Nildottie has roughly 220 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.

Nildottie 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 2 government primary.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Nildottie's population at 220, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

220

Median age

56

Family households

68%

Lone person

32%

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)

$215/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$113/wk

Owner occupied

84%

Renter occupied

10%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

220

Median age: 56

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

2

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY2 (100.0%)

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.

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

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Nildottie.

Local schools for Nildottie

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Government School Catchment

Swan Reach Area School

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Blanchetown Primary School

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Cambrai Primary School

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Frequently asked

About Nildottie.

What is the Nildottie postcode?
Nildottie is in the 5238 postcode, in SA, in the Karoonda East Murray region.
What is the average rent in Nildottie?
The median weekly rent for houses is $215, for units it's $113.
What schools are in Nildottie?
There are 3 schools serving Nildottie on this page, including Swan Reach Area School, Blanchetown Primary School, Cambrai Primary School.
How walkable is Nildottie?
Nildottie has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Nildottie?
Nildottie is close to Sunnydale, Big Bend, Punyelroo, Punyelroo, Wongulla.
What is the population of Nildottie?
Nildottie has approximately 220 residents. The median age is 56.

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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