Wattle Range
Racecourse Bay
Racecourse Bay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
27
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Racecourse Bay.
Racecourse Bay (5291) sits in the Wattle Range region of South Australia.
Racecourse Bay has roughly 27 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Racecourse Bay 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Racecourse Bay's population at 27, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
27
Median age
53
Family households
100%
Lone person
27%
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)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
27
Median age: 53
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Racecourse Bay.
Local schools for Racecourse Bay
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Government School Catchment
Allendale East Area School
Yahl Primary School
Moorak Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Racecourse Bay.
- What is the Racecourse Bay postcode?
- Racecourse Bay is in the 5291 postcode, in SA, in the Wattle Range region.
- What is the average rent in Racecourse Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $240.
- What schools are in Racecourse Bay?
- There are 17 schools serving Racecourse Bay on this page, including Allendale East Area School, Yahl Primary School, Moorak Primary School.
- How walkable is Racecourse Bay?
- Racecourse Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Racecourse Bay?
- Racecourse Bay is close to Port Macdonnell, Eight Mile Creek, Allendale East, Canunda, Caveton.
- What is the population of Racecourse Bay?
- Racecourse Bay has approximately 27 residents. The median age is 53.
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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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