Outback - North and East
Oodnadatta
Oodnadatta at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
102
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Oodnadatta.
Oodnadatta (5734) sits in the Outback - North and East region of South Australia.
Oodnadatta has roughly 102 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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What it’s like to live here.
Oodnadatta 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Oodnadatta's population at 102, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Lone-person households are notable here (50%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
102
Median age
38
Family households
47%
Lone person
50%
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)
$75/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$73/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
100%
At a deeper level
102
Median age: 38
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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
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Education
Schools in Oodnadatta.
Local schools for Oodnadatta
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Government School Catchment
Oodnadatta Aboriginal School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Oodnadatta.
- What is the Oodnadatta postcode?
- Oodnadatta is in the 5734 postcode, in SA, in the Outback - North and East region.
- What is the average rent in Oodnadatta?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $75, for units it's $73.
- What schools are in Oodnadatta?
- There are 1 schools serving Oodnadatta on this page, including Oodnadatta Aboriginal School.
- How walkable is Oodnadatta?
- Oodnadatta has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Oodnadatta?
- Oodnadatta is close to Allandale Station, Arckaringa, Todmorden, Mount Sarah.
- What is the population of Oodnadatta?
- Oodnadatta has approximately 102 residents. The median age is 38.
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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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