Murray and Mallee
Waikerie
Waikerie at a glance
Walk score
32
Car dependent
Population
2,681
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Waikerie.
Waikerie (5330) sits in the Murray and Mallee region of South Australia.
Waikerie has roughly 2,681 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Waikerie scores 32/100 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Waikerie's population at 2,681, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,681
Median age
49
Family households
63%
Lone person
34%
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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
2,681
Median age: 49
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
85
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.
32
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 Waikerie.
Local schools for Waikerie
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Government School Catchment
Waikerie Primary School
Waikerie High School
Ramco Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Waikerie.
- What is the Waikerie postcode?
- Waikerie is in the 5330 postcode, in SA, in the Murray and Mallee region.
- What is the average rent in Waikerie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Waikerie?
- There are 4 schools serving Waikerie on this page, including Waikerie Primary School, Waikerie Lutheran Primary School, Waikerie High School.
- How walkable is Waikerie?
- Waikerie has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Waikerie?
- Waikerie is close to Holder, Golden Heights, Ramco Heights, Ramco, Taylorville.
- What is the population of Waikerie?
- Waikerie has approximately 2,681 residents. The median age is 49.
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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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