Kadina
SA 5554 · Copper Coast
2,944 (2021) → 3,071 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kadina is a moderate growth suburb in Copper Coast, SA 5554, about 135km from Adelaide CBD. Recent property sales in Kadina are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Kadina has an overall score of 21/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 44/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.29%), India (0.54%), New Zealand (0.51%), Netherlands (0.44%), Philippines (0.27%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.34%), Punjabi (0.31%), Korean (0.2%), Bengali (0.17%), Gujarati (0.17%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for SA. Median weekly rents:
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 951 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Harvest Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1003
- Kadina Memorial SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 959
Nearby (within 10km)
- Wallaroo Mines Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 922
- St Mary MacKillop SchoolCombined · Catholic · 8.4kmICSEA 975
- Wallaroo Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9kmICSEA 898
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kadina
Is Kadina safe?
Kadina has a residential safety score of 44/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,231 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Kadina from Adelaide CBD?
Kadina is about 135.0 km from Adelaide CBD.
What schools are in Kadina?
Kadina has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 981 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kadina?
Kadina has a transport score of 0/100.