Karoonda East Murray
Younghusband
Younghusband at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
229
Median age 61
The brief
What to know about Younghusband.
Younghusband (5238) sits in the Karoonda East Murray region of South Australia.
Younghusband has roughly 229 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.
Younghusband 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.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Younghusband's population at 229, with a median age of 61. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (42%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
229
Median age
61
Family households
59%
Lone person
42%
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)
$215/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$188/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
229
Median age: 61
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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
Education
Schools in Younghusband.
Local schools for Younghusband
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Government School Catchment
Mannum Community College
Mypolonga Primary School
Murray Bridge Special School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Younghusband.
- What is the Younghusband postcode?
- Younghusband is in the 5238 postcode, in SA, in the Karoonda East Murray region.
- What is the average rent in Younghusband?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $215, for units it's $188.
- What schools are in Younghusband?
- There are 14 schools serving Younghusband on this page, including Mannum Community College, Mypolonga Primary School, Murray Bridge Special School.
- How walkable is Younghusband?
- Younghusband has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Younghusband?
- Younghusband is close to Teal Flat, Coolcha, Caurnamont, Younghusband Holdings, Julanka Holdings.
- What is the population of Younghusband?
- Younghusband has approximately 229 residents. The median age is 61.
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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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