Sapphiretown at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
21
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Sapphiretown.
The postcode for Sapphiretown is 5222 (SA).
Sapphiretown (5222) sits in the Kangaroo Island region of South Australia.
Sapphiretown has roughly 21 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.
Sapphiretown 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sapphiretown's population at 21, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
21
Median age
55
Family households
78%
Lone person
33%
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)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$225/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
21
Median age: 55
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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 Sapphiretown.
Local schools for Sapphiretown
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Government School Catchment
Kangaroo Island Community Education
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Frequently asked
About Sapphiretown.
- What is the Sapphiretown postcode?
- Sapphiretown is in the 5222 postcode, in SA, in the Kangaroo Island region.
- Where is Sapphiretown?
- Sapphiretown is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5222, in the Kangaroo Island region.
- What is the average rent in Sapphiretown?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $225.
- What schools are in Sapphiretown?
- There are 1 schools serving Sapphiretown on this page, including Kangaroo Island Community Education.
- How walkable is Sapphiretown?
- Sapphiretown has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Sapphiretown?
- Sapphiretown is close to Island Beach, American River, Ballast Head, Muston, Brown Beach.
- What is the population of Sapphiretown?
- The population of Sapphiretown is approximately 21 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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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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