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Pinnaroo

SA 5304 · Southern Mallee

768 (2021)757 est. (2025) · Declining

16
Overall score

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

768
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
Data not available
Safety score
0
Transport score

Pinnaroo is a declining suburb in Southern Mallee, SA 5304, about 211km from Adelaide CBD. Recent property sales in Pinnaroo are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 146km inland. Pinnaroo has an overall score of 16/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

211.3 km
To Adelaide CBD
145.9 km
To coast
$360/wk
Median rent (house)
206.9 km
To nearest station

Demographics

768
Population
43
Median age
2
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,257
vs NSW median-32.1%
Bachelor degree or higher19.6%
Born in Australia76.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse311 / 0 / 0

Top countries of birth: South Africa (2.21%), Taiwan (1.56%), England (1.17%), Indonesia (0.65%), New Zealand (0.65%)

Top languages: Mandarin (2.34%), Afrikaans (1.17%), Indonesian (0.65%), Cantonese (0.39%), German (0.39%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for SA. Median weekly rents:

Median rent — house / unit$360 / Data not available wk

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
5
Non-domestic assault651/100k

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: 20 (all categories, latest year)2,604 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

21

Limited school choices

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

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

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1009 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Pinnaroo Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1009

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

0
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationBelair Railway (206.9 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

32.0°C
Summer max
15.6°C
Winter max
260mm
Rainfall/yr
8h
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.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
11 in suburbCafes/Rest.
44 in suburbParks
11 in suburbPlaygrounds
11 in suburbPools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
11 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
88 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalKeith & District Hospital (98.1 km)
Nearest vet101.2 km
Nearest airportMildura (164.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

46

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
8
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

47

Some green space

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

4
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
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

53

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

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

87

Entertainment paradise

A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.

2
Licensed venues (within 2km)
2.60
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

Childcare

91

Outstanding childcare access

Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.

1
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents2.60

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Declining
Annual growth rate-0.36%
Projected population 2041748
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Pinnaroo

How far is Pinnaroo from Adelaide CBD?

Pinnaroo is about 211.3 km from Adelaide CBD.

What schools are in Pinnaroo?

Pinnaroo has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1009 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Pinnaroo?

Pinnaroo has a transport score of 0/100.

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.