Kangaroo Island
North Cape
North Cape at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,734
Median age 63
The brief
What to know about North Cape.
North Cape (5223) sits in the Kangaroo Island region of South Australia.
North Cape has roughly 3,734 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
North Cape 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 North Cape's population at 3,734, with a median age of 63. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
3,734
Median age
63
Family households
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Lone person
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Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$211/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$179/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
3,734
Median age: 63
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in North Cape.
Local schools for North Cape
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Government School Catchment
Kangaroo Island Community Education
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Frequently asked
About North Cape.
- What is the North Cape postcode?
- North Cape is in the 5223 postcode, in SA, in the Kangaroo Island region.
- What is the average rent in North Cape?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $211, for units it's $179.
- What schools are in North Cape?
- There are 1 schools serving North Cape on this page, including Kangaroo Island Community Education.
- How walkable is North Cape?
- North Cape has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near North Cape?
- North Cape is close to D Estrees Bay, Bay Of Shoals, Stun Sail Boom, Emu Bay, Kingscote.
- What is the population of North Cape?
- North Cape has approximately 3,734 residents. The median age is 63.
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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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