Roxby Downs at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
3,671
Median age 30
The brief
What to know about Roxby Downs.
The postcode for Roxby Downs is 5725 (SA).
Roxby Downs (5725) sits in the Outback - North and East region of South Australia.
Roxby Downs has roughly 3,671 residents, with a young-family demographic. 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.
Roxby Downs scores 8/100 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 Roxby Downs's population at 3,671, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters (28% own, 67% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,671
Median age
30
Family households
71%
Lone person
24%
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)
$375/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
28%
Renter occupied
67%
At a deeper level
3,671
Median age: 30
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
70
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.
8
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Roxby Downs.
Local schools for Roxby Downs
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Government School Catchment
Roxby Downs Area School
Non-Government Schools
St Barbara's Parish School
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Frequently asked
About Roxby Downs.
- What is the Roxby Downs postcode?
- Roxby Downs is in the 5725 postcode, in SA, in the Outback - North and East region.
- Where is Roxby Downs?
- Roxby Downs is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5725, in the Outback - North and East region.
- What is the average rent in Roxby Downs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $375, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Roxby Downs?
- There are 2 schools serving Roxby Downs on this page, including Roxby Downs Area School, St Barbara's Parish School.
- How walkable is Roxby Downs?
- Roxby Downs has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Roxby Downs?
- Roxby Downs is close to Olympic Dam, Roxby Downs Station, Andamooka Station, Andamooka, Purple Downs.
- What is the population of Roxby Downs?
- The population of Roxby Downs is approximately 3,671 (2021 Census). The median age is 30.
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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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