Rural City of Murray Bridge
Willyaroo
Willyaroo at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
376
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Willyaroo.
Willyaroo (5255) sits in the Murray Bridge region of South Australia.
Willyaroo has roughly 376 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.
Willyaroo 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 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Willyaroo's population at 376, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (98% own, 2% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
376
Median age
47
Family households
86%
Lone person
14%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$375/wk
Owner occupied
98%
Renter occupied
2%
At a deeper level
376
Median age: 47
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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 Willyaroo.
Local schools for Willyaroo
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Government School Catchment
Eastern Fleurieu R-12 School
Non-Government Schools
Tyndale Christian School Strathalbyn
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Willyaroo.
- What is the Willyaroo postcode?
- Willyaroo is in the 5255 postcode, in SA, in the Rural City of Murray Bridge region.
- What is the average rent in Willyaroo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $375.
- What schools are in Willyaroo?
- There are 2 schools serving Willyaroo on this page, including Eastern Fleurieu R-12 School, Tyndale Christian School Strathalbyn.
- How walkable is Willyaroo?
- Willyaroo has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Willyaroo?
- Willyaroo is close to Belvidere, Strathalbyn, Sandergrove, Bletchley, Woodchester.
- What is the population of Willyaroo?
- Willyaroo has approximately 376 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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