Wallaroo at a glance
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
3,699
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Wallaroo.
The postcode for Wallaroo is 5556 (SA).
Wallaroo (5556) sits in the Copper Coast region of South Australia.
Wallaroo has roughly 3,699 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Wallaroo scores 20/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wallaroo's population at 3,699, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,699
Median age
57
Family households
63%
Lone person
33%
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)
$535/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$245/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
3,699
Median age: 57
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
167
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.
20
0
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wallaroo.
Local schools for Wallaroo
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Government School Catchment
Wallaroo Primary School
Wallaroo Mines Primary School
Kadina Memorial School
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Frequently asked
About Wallaroo.
- What is the Wallaroo postcode?
- Wallaroo is in the 5556 postcode, in SA, in the Copper Coast Council region.
- Where is Wallaroo?
- Wallaroo is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5556, in the Copper Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wallaroo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $535, for units it's $245.
- What schools are in Wallaroo?
- There are 5 schools serving Wallaroo on this page, including St Mary MacKillop School, Wallaroo Primary School, Wallaroo Mines Primary School.
- How walkable is Wallaroo?
- Wallaroo has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near Wallaroo?
- Wallaroo is close to North Beach, Jericho, New Town, Warburto, Wallaroo Mines.
- What is the population of Wallaroo?
- The population of Wallaroo is approximately 3,699 (2021 Census). 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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