Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Rhynie
Rhynie at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
138
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Rhynie.
Rhynie (5412) sits in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys region of South Australia.
Rhynie has roughly 138 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.
Rhynie 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, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rhynie's population at 138, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
138
Median age
58
Family households
62%
Lone person
37%
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)
$225/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
138
Median age: 58
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rhynie.
Local schools for Rhynie
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Government School Catchment
Riverton Primary School
Riverton and District High 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 Rhynie.
- What is the Rhynie postcode?
- Rhynie is in the 5412 postcode, in SA, in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rhynie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $225, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Rhynie?
- There are 2 schools serving Rhynie on this page, including Riverton Primary School, Riverton and District High School.
- How walkable is Rhynie?
- Rhynie has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Rhynie?
- Rhynie is close to Woolshed Flat, Navan, Undalya, Riverton, Salter Springs.
- What is the population of Rhynie?
- Rhynie has approximately 138 residents. The median age is 58.
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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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