Rapid Bay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
15
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Rapid Bay.
The postcode for Rapid Bay is 5204 (SA).
Rapid Bay (5204) sits in the Yankalilla region of South Australia.
Rapid Bay has roughly 15 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Rapid 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.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rapid Bay's population at 15, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (175%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
15
Median age
56
Family households
–
Lone person
175%
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)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$236/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
15
Median age: 56
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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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
Education
Schools in Rapid Bay.
Local schools for Rapid Bay
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Government School Catchment
Rapid Bay Primary School
Yankalilla Area School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Rapid Bay.
- What is the Rapid Bay postcode?
- Rapid Bay is in the 5204 postcode, in SA, in the District Council of Yankalilla region.
- Where is Rapid Bay?
- Rapid Bay is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5204, in the District Council of Yankalilla region.
- What is the average rent in Rapid Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $236.
- What schools are in Rapid Bay?
- There are 2 schools serving Rapid Bay on this page, including Rapid Bay Primary School, Yankalilla Area School.
- How walkable is Rapid Bay?
- Rapid Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rapid Bay?
- Rapid Bay is close to Delamere, Second Valley, Wirrina Cove, Silverton, Deep Creek.
- What is the population of Rapid Bay?
- The population of Rapid Bay is approximately 15 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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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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