Kangaroo Island

Wisanger

SA5223

Wisanger at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

140

Median age 43

The brief

What to know about Wisanger.

Wisanger (5223) sits in the Kangaroo Island region of South Australia.

Wisanger has roughly 140 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Wisanger 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 Wisanger's population at 140, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

140

Median age

43

Family households

69%

Lone person

31%

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)

$240/wk

Owner occupied

71%

Renter occupied

17%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

140

Median age: 43

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Wisanger.

Local schools for Wisanger

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Government School Catchment

Kangaroo Island Community Education

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Frequently asked

About Wisanger.

What is the Wisanger postcode?
Wisanger is in the 5223 postcode, in SA, in the Kangaroo Island region.
What is the average rent in Wisanger?
The median weekly rent for houses is $211, for units it's $240.
What schools are in Wisanger?
There are 1 schools serving Wisanger on this page, including Kangaroo Island Community Education.
How walkable is Wisanger?
Wisanger has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Wisanger?
Wisanger is close to Emu Bay, D Estrees Bay, Bay Of Shoals, Stun Sail Boom, Menzies.
What is the population of Wisanger?
Wisanger has approximately 140 residents. The median age is 43.

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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