Northern Areas
Wirrabara
Wirrabara at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
353
Median age 60
The brief
What to know about Wirrabara.
Wirrabara (5481) sits in the Northern Areas region of South Australia.
Wirrabara has roughly 353 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.
Wirrabara scores 12/100 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 Wirrabara's population at 353, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 39% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
353
Median age
60
Family households
62%
Lone person
39%
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)
$155/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
353
Median age: 60
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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.
12
0
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Wirrabara.
Local schools for Wirrabara
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Government School Catchment
Laura Primary School
Booleroo Centre District School
Napperby Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Wirrabara.
- What is the Wirrabara postcode?
- Wirrabara is in the 5481 postcode, in SA, in the Northern Areas region.
- What is the average rent in Wirrabara?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $155, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Wirrabara?
- There are 3 schools serving Wirrabara on this page, including Laura Primary School, Booleroo Centre District School, Napperby Primary School.
- How walkable is Wirrabara?
- Wirrabara has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Wirrabara?
- Wirrabara is close to Wongyarra, Stone Hut, Murray Town, Bangor, Telowie.
- What is the population of Wirrabara?
- Wirrabara has approximately 353 residents. The median age is 60.
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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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