Streaky Bay
North Shields
North Shields at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
338
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about North Shields.
North Shields (5607) sits in the Streaky Bay region of South Australia.
North Shields has roughly 338 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
North Shields 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put North Shields's population at 338, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
338
Median age
49
Family households
79%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$620/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$345/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
338
Median age: 49
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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 Shields.
Local schools for North Shields
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Poonindie Community Learning Centre
Port Lincoln High School
Port Lincoln Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About North Shields.
- What is the North Shields postcode?
- North Shields is in the 5607 postcode, in SA, in the Streaky Bay region.
- What is the average rent in North Shields?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $620, for units it's $345.
- What schools are in North Shields?
- There are 5 schools serving North Shields on this page, including Poonindie Community Learning Centre, Port Lincoln High School, Port Lincoln Primary School.
- How walkable is North Shields?
- North Shields has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near North Shields?
- North Shields is close to Tiatukia, Tootenilla, Boston, Fountain, Sullivan.
- What is the population of North Shields?
- North Shields has approximately 338 residents. The median age is 49.
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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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