Nuriootpa, SA 5355

Light Regional CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 5355

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Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rent in Nuriootpa

Weekly rent (house)
$580/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$385/wk

Rental data as of June 2026· SA rental bond data

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What to know about Nuriootpa

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.

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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 467 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 independent.

Schools in Nuriootpa

Schools serving Nuriootpa: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Nuriootpa Primary School

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Catchment

Nuriootpa High School

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Catchment

Light Pass Primary School

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Catchment

© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
14/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
20/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

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%
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
22%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

153 offences recorded in 2025-26

Top offence categories
OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY107 (69.9%)
OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON46 (30.1%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of June 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
467 mm
Hottest month, avg max
29.8°C
Coldest month, avg min
4.9°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions 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 suburb in the Light Regional Council area, SA 5355.
What is the average rent in Nuriootpa?
The median weekly rent for houses is $580, for units it's $385.
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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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