Koolunga is a rural locality in South Australia, 190 km from Adelaide CBD, around 2 hours 15 minutes by car. Population is 183; the median age is 46 and the median household income is $66,300 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the lower-middle tier nationally. The locality fell 6.2% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $175 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $635. All 1 school within the locality boundary rank above the state average, and walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 183. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataThe median house sale price in Koolunga sits at $580,000, broadly flat year-on-year. That said, only three sales settled in the quarter, so the median is a noisy signal — treat it as a direction rather than a level.
$580,000
Based on only 3 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Is Koolunga safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Koolunga sits in the moderate band, with 6 incidents recorded in 2026 — up roughly 100% on the prior year.
6 offences
100.0% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–2025No crash in Koolunga killed anyone or put anyone in hospital in 2021–2025.
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. This state’s crash data does not name the road.
Schools
One school serve Koolunga, and the cohort skews above peer-suburb performance. Koolunga Primary School leads the pack.
- • 20 students in one school (avg 20)
Primary
Walkability
Koolunga is very car-dependent on foot — at 13/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Koolunga.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 113
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Port Pirie: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Koolunga is home to 183 residents, with a median age of 46, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $66,000 a year, with unemployment at 10.5%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
183
Median Age
46
Median Household Income
$66,300/yr
Census Median Rent
$175/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$635/mo
Avg Household Size
2.4
Median Personal Income
$40,664/yr
Unemployment Rate
10.5%
Unoccupied Dwellings
35.4%
Total Dwellings
65
Owner-Occupier Rate
78.3%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
13.7%
Mortgage Stress
11.5%
Work From Home
18.5%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 84.2%
- English Spoken at Home
- 91.3%
- Employment Rate
- 64%
- Completed Year 12
- 28.4%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,855 a year through Port Pirie based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 100%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Port Pirie
In the year to August 2026, 53 new dwellings were approved across Port Pirie. That mix is 40 houses and 13 units. Approvals are up 75.0% on the same period a year earlier.
Climate & Setting
from Georgetown, 25.8 kmDry climate.
- Elevation
- 126 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 33.5 km
- Near high-voltage lines
- 2.0% of addresses
- 5 within 100 m of an overhead line of 110 kV or more
- Annual rainfall
- 472 mm
- 68 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 5464, 0 of 622 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.3% (8 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.3%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 5464, 150 rooftop-solar systems totalling 1.0 MW have been installed since 2001, against 274 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 6 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$15,000 for new homes.
No purchase-price cap. Stamp duty is fully exempted for eligible first-home buyers as a separate concession.
Mortgage repayments
Conveyance duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with RevenueSA
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Tom Venning Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tom Venning | 45.4% | 54.6% | +5.4 |
| 2022 | Rowan Ramsey | 39.9% | 60.1% | -3.2 |
| 2019 | Rowan Ramsey | 36.7% | 63.3% | +5.6 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Geoff Brock Independent
Next state election: 16 March 2030.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Geoff Brock IND | 56.9% |
| 2022 | Geoff Brock IND | 67.1% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2024, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of South Australia.
Looking at a specific address in Koolunga?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 183 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Koolunga
Is Koolunga a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Koolunga is moderate (56/100, ranked against other SA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Koolunga?
Koolunga has a low recorded bushfire history (35/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Koolunga?
Koolunga, SA had a population of 183 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Koolunga, SA?
The postcode for Koolunga, SA is 5464.
How far is Koolunga from Adelaide?
Koolunga is 190 km from Adelaide CBD by road, about 133 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Koolunga?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Koolunga was $66,300 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Koolunga?
There are too few current rental listings in Koolunga for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $175, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Koolunga?
The median age of residents in Koolunga was 46 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Koolunga at risk of bushfire?
Koolunga has a low recorded bushfire history (35/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Koolunga?
There is 1 school inside the Koolunga boundary: 1 above similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Koolunga walkable?
Koolunga scores 13/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Koolunga?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Koolunga, Georgetown (25.8 km away), 472 mm of rain a year over 68 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Koolunga?
First-home buyers in SA may be eligible for $15,000 towards new homes. The grant is administered by RevenueSA; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Koolunga belong to?
Koolunga sits within the Port Pirie local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Koolunga?
The average residential rates bill through Port Pirie is $1,855 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Koolunga?
Across Port Pirie, 53 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 75.0% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Koolunga in?
Koolunga sits within the federal Division of Grey, currently held by Tom Venning (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2026
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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