Maralinga Tjarutja
Watraba
Watraba at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,954
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Watraba.
Watraba (5690) sits in the Maralinga Tjarutja region of South Australia.
Watraba has roughly 3,954 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Watraba 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 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Watraba's population at 3,954, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
3,954
Median age
39
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$160/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$136/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
3,954
Median age: 39
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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 Watraba.
Local schools for Watraba
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Koonibba Aboriginal School
Penong Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Watraba.
- What is the Watraba postcode?
- Watraba is in the 5690 postcode, in SA, in the Maralinga Tjarutja region.
- What is the average rent in Watraba?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $160, for units it's $136.
- What schools are in Watraba?
- There are 2 schools serving Watraba on this page, including Koonibba Aboriginal School, Penong Primary School.
- How walkable is Watraba?
- Watraba has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Watraba?
- Watraba is close to White Well Corner, Uworra, Charra, Penong, Koonibba.
- What is the population of Watraba?
- Watraba has approximately 3,954 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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