Thompson Beach at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
219
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Thompson Beach.
The postcode for Thompson Beach is 5501 (SA).
Thompson Beach (5501) sits in the Wakefield region of South Australia.
Thompson Beach has roughly 219 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.
Thompson Beach 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.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Thompson Beach's population at 219, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (93% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (48%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
219
Median age
52
Family households
47%
Lone person
48%
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)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$253/wk
Owner occupied
93%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
219
Median age: 52
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
10
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.
0
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 Thompson Beach.
Local schools for Thompson Beach
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Government School Catchment
Mallala Primary School
Two Wells Primary School
Virginia Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Thompson Beach.
- What is the Thompson Beach postcode?
- Thompson Beach is in the 5501 postcode, in SA, in the Wakefield region.
- Where is Thompson Beach?
- Thompson Beach is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5501, in the Wakefield region.
- What is the average rent in Thompson Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $253.
- What schools are in Thompson Beach?
- There are 15 schools serving Thompson Beach on this page, including Mallala Primary School, Two Wells Primary School, Virginia Primary School.
- How walkable is Thompson Beach?
- Thompson Beach has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Thompson Beach?
- Thompson Beach is close to Webb Beach, Parham, Windsor, Dublin, Wild Horse Plains.
- What is the population of Thompson Beach?
- The population of Thompson Beach is approximately 219 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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