Nilpena at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
115
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Nilpena.
The postcode for Nilpena is 5730 (SA).
Nilpena (5730) sits in the Outback - North and East region of South Australia.
Nilpena has roughly 115 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Nilpena 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 Nilpena's population at 115, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
115
Median age
43
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$98/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$83/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
115
Median age: 43
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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 Nilpena.
Frequently asked
About Nilpena.
- What is the Nilpena postcode?
- Nilpena is in the 5730 postcode, in SA, in the Outback - North and East region.
- Where is Nilpena?
- Nilpena is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5730, in the Outback - North and East region.
- What is the average rent in Nilpena?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $98, for units it's $83.
- How walkable is Nilpena?
- Nilpena has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Nilpena?
- Nilpena is close to Ediacara, Motpena, Beltana Station, Parachilna, Beltana.
- What is the population of Nilpena?
- The population of Nilpena is approximately 115 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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