Tumby Bay
Tumby Bay
Tumby Bay at a glance
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Population
1,781
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Tumby Bay.
Tumby Bay (5605) sits in the Tumby Bay region of South Australia.
Tumby Bay has roughly 1,781 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Tumby Bay scores 28/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tumby Bay's population at 1,781, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,781
Median age
57
Family households
62%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$500/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
1,781
Median age: 57
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
17
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.
28
0
50
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Tumby Bay.
Local schools for Tumby Bay
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Government School Catchment
Tumby Bay Area School
Ungarra Primary School
Poonindie Community Learning Centre
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Tumby Bay.
- What is the Tumby Bay postcode?
- Tumby Bay is in the 5605 postcode, in SA, in the Tumby Bay region.
- What is the average rent in Tumby Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Tumby Bay?
- There are 5 schools serving Tumby Bay on this page, including Tumby Bay Area School, Ungarra Primary School, Poonindie Community Learning Centre.
- How walkable is Tumby Bay?
- Tumby Bay has a Walk Score of 28 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 50.
- What suburbs are near Tumby Bay?
- Tumby Bay is close to Lipson, Ungarra, Yallunda Flat, Whites River, Cockaleechie.
- What is the population of Tumby Bay?
- Tumby Bay has approximately 1,781 residents. The median age is 57.
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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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