Purple Downs at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
252
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Purple Downs.
The postcode for Purple Downs is 5720 (SA).
Purple Downs (5720) sits in the Outback - North and East region of South Australia.
Purple Downs has roughly 252 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.
Purple Downs 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 Purple Downs's population at 252, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
252
Median age
40
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$100/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$85/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
252
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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 Purple Downs.
Local schools for Purple Downs
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Government School Catchment
Roxby Downs Area School
Woomera Area School
Non-Government Schools
St Barbara's Parish School
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Frequently asked
About Purple Downs.
- What is the Purple Downs postcode?
- Purple Downs is in the 5720 postcode, in SA, in the Outback - North and East region.
- Where is Purple Downs?
- Purple Downs is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5720, in the Outback - North and East region.
- What is the average rent in Purple Downs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $100, for units it's $85.
- What schools are in Purple Downs?
- There are 3 schools serving Purple Downs on this page, including Roxby Downs Area School, St Barbara's Parish School, Woomera Area School.
- How walkable is Purple Downs?
- Purple Downs has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Purple Downs?
- Purple Downs is close to Roxby Downs Station, Roxby Downs, Arcoona, Wirraminna, Woomera.
- What is the population of Purple Downs?
- The population of Purple Downs is approximately 252 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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