Grant
Southend
Southend at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
301
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Southend.
Southend (5280) sits in the Grant region of South Australia.
Southend has roughly 301 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Southend scores 2/100 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Southend's population at 301, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
301
Median age
50
Family households
71%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$175/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$245/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
301
Median age: 50
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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.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Southend.
Local schools for Southend
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Government School Catchment
Rendelsham Primary School
Beachport Primary School
Millicent North Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Southend.
- What is the Southend postcode?
- Southend is in the 5280 postcode, in SA, in the Grant region.
- What is the average rent in Southend?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $175, for units it's $245.
- What schools are in Southend?
- There are 8 schools serving Southend on this page, including Rendelsham Primary School, Beachport Primary School, Millicent North Primary School.
- How walkable is Southend?
- Southend has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Southend?
- Southend is close to Rendelsham, Beachport, Hatherleigh, Wattle Range, Canunda.
- What is the population of Southend?
- Southend has approximately 301 residents. The median age is 50.
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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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