Western River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
16
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Western River.
The postcode for Western River is 5223 (SA).
Western River (5223) sits in the Kangaroo Island region of South Australia.
Western River has roughly 16 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.
Western River 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Western River's population at 16, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (90% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
16
Median age
41
Family households
90%
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)
$211/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$179/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
16
Median age: 41
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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Location.
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Education
Schools in Western River.
Frequently asked
About Western River.
- What is the Western River postcode?
- Western River is in the 5223 postcode, in SA, in the Kangaroo Island region.
- Where is Western River?
- Western River is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5223, in the Kangaroo Island region.
- What is the average rent in Western River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $211, for units it's $179.
- How walkable is Western River?
- Western River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Western River?
- Western River is close to Gosse, Duncan, De Mole River, Middle River, Newland.
- What is the population of Western River?
- The population of Western River is approximately 16 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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