Wongyarra at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
49
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Wongyarra.
The postcode for Wongyarra is 5481 (SA).
Wongyarra (5481) sits in the Northern Areas region of South Australia.
Wongyarra has roughly 49 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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What it’s like to live here.
Wongyarra 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 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wongyarra's population at 49, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (106% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
49
Median age
49
Family households
106%
Lone person
–
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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$143/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
49
Median age: 49
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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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
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Education
Schools in Wongyarra.
Local schools for Wongyarra
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Government School Catchment
Melrose Primary School
Booleroo Centre District School
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Frequently asked
About Wongyarra.
- What is the Wongyarra postcode?
- Wongyarra is in the 5481 postcode, in SA, in the Northern Areas region.
- Where is Wongyarra?
- Wongyarra is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5481, in the Northern Areas region.
- What is the average rent in Wongyarra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $143.
- What schools are in Wongyarra?
- There are 2 schools serving Wongyarra on this page, including Melrose Primary School, Booleroo Centre District School.
- How walkable is Wongyarra?
- Wongyarra has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wongyarra?
- Wongyarra is close to Murray Town, Bangor, Wirrabara, Telowie, Melrose.
- What is the population of Wongyarra?
- The population of Wongyarra is approximately 49 (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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