Loxton Waikerie
Winkie
Winkie at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
336
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Winkie.
Winkie (5343) sits in the Loxton Waikerie region of South Australia.
Winkie has roughly 336 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Winkie 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Winkie's population at 336, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
336
Median age
51
Family households
78%
Lone person
19%
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)
$210/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
336
Median age: 51
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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
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Education
Schools in Winkie.
Local schools for Winkie
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Government School Catchment
Glossop Community School
Berri Primary School
Barmera Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Winkie.
- What is the Winkie postcode?
- Winkie is in the 5343 postcode, in SA, in the Loxton Waikerie region.
- What is the average rent in Winkie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $210, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Winkie?
- There are 9 schools serving Winkie on this page, including Glossop Community School, Rivergum Christian College, Berri Primary School.
- How walkable is Winkie?
- Winkie has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Winkie?
- Winkie is close to Gerard, Glossop, Bookpurnong, Spectacle Lake, Berri.
- What is the population of Winkie?
- Winkie has approximately 336 residents. The median age is 51.
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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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