Olympic Dam at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
308
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Olympic Dam.
The postcode for Olympic Dam is 5725 (SA).
Olympic Dam (5725) sits in the Outback - North and East region of South Australia.
Olympic Dam has roughly 308 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Olympic Dam 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 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Olympic Dam's population at 308, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
308
Median age
36
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$221/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
308
Median age: 36
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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 Olympic Dam.
Local schools for Olympic Dam
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Government School Catchment
Roxby Downs Area School
Non-Government Schools
St Barbara's Parish School
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Frequently asked
About Olympic Dam.
- What is the Olympic Dam postcode?
- Olympic Dam is in the 5725 postcode, in SA, in the Outback - North and East region.
- Where is Olympic Dam?
- Olympic Dam is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5725, in the Outback - North and East region.
- What is the average rent in Olympic Dam?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $221.
- What schools are in Olympic Dam?
- There are 2 schools serving Olympic Dam on this page, including St Barbara's Parish School, Roxby Downs Area School.
- How walkable is Olympic Dam?
- Olympic Dam has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Olympic Dam?
- Olympic Dam is close to Roxby Downs, Andamooka, Roxby Downs Station, Andamooka Station, Purple Downs.
- What is the population of Olympic Dam?
- The population of Olympic Dam is approximately 308 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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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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