Wandilo at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
194
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Wandilo.
The postcode for Wandilo is 5291 (SA).
Wandilo (5291) sits in the Wattle Range region of South Australia.
Wandilo has roughly 194 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Wandilo 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wandilo's population at 194, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
194
Median age
40
Family households
87%
Lone person
15%
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)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
194
Median age: 40
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
12
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 Wandilo.
Local schools for Wandilo
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Government School Catchment
Compton Primary School
Suttontown Primary School
Mulga Street Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Wandilo.
- What is the Wandilo postcode?
- Wandilo is in the 5291 postcode, in SA, in the Wattle Range region.
- Where is Wandilo?
- Wandilo is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5291, in the Wattle Range region.
- What is the average rent in Wandilo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Wandilo?
- There are 17 schools serving Wandilo on this page, including Compton Primary School, Suttontown Primary School, Mulga Street Primary School.
- How walkable is Wandilo?
- Wandilo has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wandilo?
- Wandilo is close to Dismal Swamp, Mil Lel, Suttontown, Compton, Mount Gambier.
- What is the population of Wandilo?
- The population of Wandilo is approximately 194 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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