Karoonda East Murray
Nildottie
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.
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
220
Median age: 56
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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 Nildottie.
Local schools for Nildottie
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Swan Reach Area School
Blanchetown Primary School
Cambrai Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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.
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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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