Pike River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
52
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Pike River.
The postcode for Pike River is 5340 (SA).
Pike River (5340) sits in the Murray and Mallee region of South Australia.
Pike River has roughly 52 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Pike River 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 2 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Pike River's population at 52, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
52
Median age
49
Family households
77%
Lone person
18%
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)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$70/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
52
Median age: 49
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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 Pike River.
Local schools for Pike River
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Government School Catchment
Renmark Primary School
Renmark High School
Renmark West Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Pike River.
- What is the Pike River postcode?
- Pike River is in the 5340 postcode, in SA, in the Murray and Mallee region.
- Where is Pike River?
- Pike River is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5340, in the Murray and Mallee region.
- What is the average rent in Pike River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $70.
- What schools are in Pike River?
- There are 7 schools serving Pike River on this page, including Renmark Primary School, Renmark High School, St Francis of Assisi College.
- How walkable is Pike River?
- Pike River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Pike River?
- Pike River is close to Wonuarra, Yamba, Yamba, Mundic Creek, Renmark South.
- What is the population of Pike River?
- The population of Pike River is approximately 52 (2021 Census). 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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