Outback - North and East
Shaggy Ridge
Shaggy Ridge at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
405
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Shaggy Ridge.
Shaggy Ridge (5434) sits in the Outback - North and East region of South Australia.
Shaggy Ridge has roughly 405 residents, with a retiree-heavy 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.
Shaggy Ridge 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 Shaggy Ridge's population at 405, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
405
Median age
51
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$135/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$115/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
405
Median age: 51
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Shaggy Ridge.
Local schools for Shaggy Ridge
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Government School Catchment
Hawker Area School
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Frequently asked
About Shaggy Ridge.
- What is the Shaggy Ridge postcode?
- Shaggy Ridge is in the 5434 postcode, in SA, in the Outback - North and East region.
- What is the average rent in Shaggy Ridge?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $135, for units it's $115.
- What schools are in Shaggy Ridge?
- There are 1 schools serving Shaggy Ridge on this page, including Hawker Area School.
- How walkable is Shaggy Ridge?
- Shaggy Ridge has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Shaggy Ridge?
- Shaggy Ridge is close to Black Hill Station, Worumba, Mount Havelock, Prelinna, Holowiliena.
- What is the population of Shaggy Ridge?
- Shaggy Ridge has approximately 405 residents. The median age is 51.
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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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