Whitwarta at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
48
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Whitwarta.
The postcode for Whitwarta is 5461 (SA).
Whitwarta (5461) sits in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys region of South Australia.
Whitwarta has roughly 48 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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.
Whitwarta 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.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Whitwarta's population at 48, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (50% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
48
Median age
49
Family households
61%
Lone person
17%
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)
$227/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$205/wk
Owner occupied
50%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
48
Median age: 49
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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 Whitwarta.
Local schools for Whitwarta
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Government School Catchment
Balaklava High School
Balaklava Primary School
Non-Government Schools
Horizon Christian School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Whitwarta.
- What is the Whitwarta postcode?
- Whitwarta is in the 5461 postcode, in SA, in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council region.
- Where is Whitwarta?
- Whitwarta is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5461, in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council region.
- What is the average rent in Whitwarta?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $227, for units it's $205.
- What schools are in Whitwarta?
- There are 3 schools serving Whitwarta on this page, including Balaklava High School, Horizon Christian School, Balaklava Primary School.
- How walkable is Whitwarta?
- Whitwarta has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Whitwarta?
- Whitwarta is close to Saints, Goyder, Bowmans, Mount Templeton, Balaklava.
- What is the population of Whitwarta?
- The population of Whitwarta is approximately 48 (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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