North Moonta at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
605
Median age 68
The brief
What to know about North Moonta.
The postcode for North Moonta is 5558 (SA).
North Moonta (5558) sits in the Yorke Peninsula region of South Australia.
North Moonta has roughly 605 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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What it’s like to live here.
North Moonta 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 Moonta's population at 605, with a median age of 68. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
605
Median age
68
Family households
67%
Lone person
34%
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)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$230/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
605
Median age: 68
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
7
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
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in North Moonta.
Local schools for North Moonta
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Government School Catchment
Moonta Area School
Wallaroo Mines Primary School
Wallaroo Primary School
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Frequently asked
About North Moonta.
- What is the North Moonta postcode?
- North Moonta is in the 5558 postcode, in SA, in the Yorke Peninsula region.
- Where is North Moonta?
- North Moonta is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5558, in the Yorke Peninsula region.
- What is the average rent in North Moonta?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $230.
- What schools are in North Moonta?
- There are 6 schools serving North Moonta on this page, including Moonta Area School, Wallaroo Mines Primary School, Wallaroo Primary School.
- How walkable is North Moonta?
- North Moonta has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near North Moonta?
- North Moonta is close to Cross Roads, Moonta, Yelta, Moonta Bay, Moonta Mines.
- What is the population of North Moonta?
- The population of North Moonta is approximately 605 (2021 Census). The median age is 68.
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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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