Wattle Range

Racecourse Bay

SA5291

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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Day to day

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

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$220/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$240/wk

Owner occupied

73%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

27

Median age: 53

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Racecourse Bay.

Local schools for Racecourse Bay

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Government School Catchment

Allendale East Area School

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Yahl Primary School

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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.

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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