Warooka at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
360
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Warooka.
The postcode for Warooka is 5577 (SA).
Warooka (5577) sits in the Yorke Peninsula region of South Australia.
Warooka has roughly 360 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.
Warooka scores 6/100 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 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Warooka's population at 360, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
360
Median age
49
Family households
67%
Lone person
37%
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)
$168/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
360
Median age: 49
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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.
6
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Warooka.
Local schools for Warooka
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Government School Catchment
Warooka Primary School
Yorketown Area School
Non-Government Schools
St Columba's Memorial School
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Frequently asked
About Warooka.
- What is the Warooka postcode?
- Warooka is in the 5577 postcode, in SA, in the Yorke Peninsula region.
- Where is Warooka?
- Warooka is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5577, in the Yorke Peninsula region.
- What is the average rent in Warooka?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $168.
- What schools are in Warooka?
- There are 3 schools serving Warooka on this page, including Warooka Primary School, St Columba's Memorial School, Yorketown Area School.
- How walkable is Warooka?
- Warooka has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Warooka?
- Warooka is close to Point Turton, Hardwicke Bay, Brentwood, Point Souttar, Point Souttar.
- What is the population of Warooka?
- The population of Warooka is approximately 360 (2021 Census). 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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