Nuriootpa at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
6,901
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Nuriootpa.
The postcode for Nuriootpa is 5355 (SA).
Nuriootpa (5355) sits in the Light region of South Australia.
Nuriootpa has roughly 6,901 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Nuriootpa scores 14/100 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.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Nuriootpa's population at 6,901, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,901
Median age
45
Family households
68%
Lone person
30%
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)
$590/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$440/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
6,901
Median age: 45
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
95
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.
14
0
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Nuriootpa.
Local schools for Nuriootpa
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Government School Catchment
Nuriootpa Primary School
Nuriootpa High School
Light Pass Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Nuriootpa.
- What is the Nuriootpa postcode?
- Nuriootpa is in the 5355 postcode, in SA, in the Light Regional Council region.
- Where is Nuriootpa?
- Nuriootpa is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5355, in the Light Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Nuriootpa?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $590, for units it's $440.
- What schools are in Nuriootpa?
- There are 9 schools serving Nuriootpa on this page, including Redeemer Lutheran School, Nuriootpa Primary School, Nuriootpa High School.
- How walkable is Nuriootpa?
- Nuriootpa has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Nuriootpa?
- Nuriootpa is close to Light Pass, Stone Well, Marananga, Penrice, Greenock.
- What is the population of Nuriootpa?
- The population of Nuriootpa is approximately 6,901 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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