Wattle Range
Wye
Wye at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
95
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Wye.
Wye (5291) sits in the Wattle Range region of South Australia.
Wye has roughly 95 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Wye 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wye's population at 95, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 10% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
95
Median age
48
Family households
84%
Lone person
10%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$180/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
95
Median age: 48
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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 Wye.
Local schools for Wye
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Yahl Primary School
Allendale East Area School
Glenburnie Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Wye.
- What is the Wye postcode?
- Wye is in the 5291 postcode, in SA, in the Wattle Range region.
- What is the average rent in Wye?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $180.
- What schools are in Wye?
- There are 8 schools serving Wye on this page, including Yahl Primary School, Allendale East Area School, Glenburnie Primary School.
- How walkable is Wye?
- Wye has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wye?
- Wye is close to Caveton, Donovans, Eight Mile Creek, Caroline, O B Flat.
- What is the population of Wye?
- Wye has approximately 95 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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