Tunkalilla at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
6
Median age 63
The brief
What to know about Tunkalilla.
The postcode for Tunkalilla is 5203 (SA).
Tunkalilla (5203) sits in the Yankalilla region of South Australia.
Tunkalilla has roughly 6 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.
Tunkalilla 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tunkalilla's population at 6, with a median age of 63. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (175% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (100%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
6
Median age
63
Family households
–
Lone person
100%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
175%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
6
Median age: 63
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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
Education
Schools in Tunkalilla.
Local schools for Tunkalilla
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Rapid Bay Primary School
Yankalilla Area School
Victor Harbor High School
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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 Tunkalilla.
- What is the Tunkalilla postcode?
- Tunkalilla is in the 5203 postcode, in SA, in the District Council of Yankalilla region.
- Where is Tunkalilla?
- Tunkalilla is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5203, in the District Council of Yankalilla region.
- What is the average rent in Tunkalilla?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Tunkalilla?
- There are 8 schools serving Tunkalilla on this page, including Rapid Bay Primary School, Yankalilla Area School, Investigator College.
- How walkable is Tunkalilla?
- Tunkalilla has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tunkalilla?
- Tunkalilla is close to Parawa, Willow Creek, Delamere, Deep Creek, Second Valley.
- What is the population of Tunkalilla?
- The population of Tunkalilla is approximately 6 (2021 Census). The median age is 63.
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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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