Wanilla at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
95
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Wanilla.
The postcode for Wanilla is 5607 (SA).
Wanilla (5607) sits in the Streaky Bay region of South Australia.
Wanilla has roughly 95 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Wanilla 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wanilla's population at 95, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
95
Median age
48
Family households
79%
Lone person
13%
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)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$115/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
95
Median age: 48
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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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 Wanilla.
Local schools for Wanilla
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Government School Catchment
Lake Wangary School
Poonindie Community Learning Centre
Port Lincoln High School
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Frequently asked
About Wanilla.
- What is the Wanilla postcode?
- Wanilla is in the 5607 postcode, in SA, in the Streaky Bay region.
- Where is Wanilla?
- Wanilla is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5607, in the Streaky Bay region.
- What is the average rent in Wanilla?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $115.
- What schools are in Wanilla?
- There are 11 schools serving Wanilla on this page, including Lake Wangary School, Poonindie Community Learning Centre, Port Lincoln High School.
- How walkable is Wanilla?
- Wanilla has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wanilla?
- Wanilla is close to Warunda, Charlton Gully, Green Patch, Pearlah, Edillilie.
- What is the population of Wanilla?
- The population of Wanilla is approximately 95 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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