Streaky Bay at a glance
Walk score
36
Car dependent
Population
1,436
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Streaky Bay.
The postcode for Streaky Bay is 5680 (SA).
Streaky Bay (5680) sits in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region of South Australia.
Streaky Bay has roughly 1,436 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Streaky Bay scores 36/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 Streaky Bay's population at 1,436, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,436
Median age
48
Family households
67%
Lone person
32%
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
1,436
Median age: 48
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
13
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.
36
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Streaky Bay.
Local schools for Streaky Bay
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Government School Catchment
Streaky Bay Area School
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Frequently asked
About Streaky Bay.
- What is the Streaky Bay postcode?
- Streaky Bay is in the 5680 postcode, in SA, in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region.
- Where is Streaky Bay?
- Streaky Bay is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5680, in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region.
- What is the average rent in Streaky Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in Streaky Bay?
- There are 1 schools serving Streaky Bay on this page, including Streaky Bay Area School.
- How walkable is Streaky Bay?
- Streaky Bay has a Walk Score of 36 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Streaky Bay?
- Streaky Bay is close to Eba Anchorage, Yanerbie, Piednippie, Westall, Perlubie.
- What is the population of Streaky Bay?
- The population of Streaky Bay is approximately 1,436 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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