Copper Coast Council
North Beach
North Beach at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
676
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about North Beach.
North Beach (5556) sits in the Copper Coast region of South Australia.
North Beach has roughly 676 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.
North Beach 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, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put North Beach's population at 676, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
676
Median age
54
Family households
71%
Lone person
30%
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)
$440/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
676
Median age: 54
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
10
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 North Beach.
Local schools for North Beach
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Government School Catchment
Wallaroo Primary School
Wallaroo Mines Primary School
Kadina Memorial School
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Frequently asked
About North Beach.
- What is the North Beach postcode?
- North Beach is in the 5556 postcode, in SA, in the Copper Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in North Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $440, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in North Beach?
- There are 5 schools serving North Beach on this page, including St Mary MacKillop School, Wallaroo Primary School, Wallaroo Mines Primary School.
- How walkable is North Beach?
- North Beach has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near North Beach?
- North Beach is close to Wallaroo, New Town, Wallaroo Plain, Jericho, Warburto.
- What is the population of North Beach?
- North Beach has approximately 676 residents. The median age is 54.
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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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