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Kangarilla

SA 5157 · Onkaparinga

905 (2021)956 est. (2025) · Stable

26
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

905
Population
$956K
Median house (2026)
Data not available
Safety score
16
Transport score

Kangarilla is a stable suburb in Onkaparinga, SA 5157, about 26km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $956K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 16/100, and is about 18km inland. Kangarilla has an overall score of 26/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

25.7 km
To Adelaide CBD
17.8 km
To coast
$600/wk
Median rent (house)
15.1 km
To nearest station

Demographics

905
Population
49
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,860
vs NSW median+0.5%
Bachelor degree or higher32.3%
Born in Australia80.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse322 / 0 / 0

Top countries of birth: England (7.4%), Scotland (1.22%), Germany (0.88%), Italy (0.88%), New Zealand (0.77%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$956K
Median house (2026)
Data not available
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$600 / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)3.3%
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

Residential

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:

Break & enter dwellingNot reported
Steal from dwellingNot reported
Motor vehicle theftNot reported
Domestic assaultNot reported
RobberyNot reported
2
Non-domestic assault221/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 11 (all categories, latest year)1,216 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

34

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

4
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1034 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Kangarilla Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1017

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Clarendon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 1065
  • Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.9kmICSEA 1025
  • McLaren Flat Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.6kmICSEA 1028

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

16
CBD commute (est.)89 min (bus)
Nearest train stationCoromandel Railway (15.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
15.5°C
Winter max
550mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

00 in suburbSupermarkets
00 in suburbCafes/Rest.
00 in suburbParks
0Playgrounds
0Pools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
1212 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalMount Barker District Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (19.8 km)
Nearest vet8.5 km
Nearest airportAdelaide (26.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

53

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
12
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

55

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

0
Parks
3
Nature reserves
7
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

18

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

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

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate1.38%
Projected population 2041966
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Kangarilla

What are property prices in Kangarilla?

In Kangarilla, the median house price is $956K. Median weekly house rent is $600.

How far is Kangarilla from Adelaide CBD?

Kangarilla is about 25.7 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 89 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Kangarilla?

Kangarilla has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1017 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Kangarilla?

Kangarilla has a transport score of 16/100.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.