Waikerie
SA 5330 · Loxton Waikerie
2,681 (2021) → 2,684 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Waikerie is a stable suburb in Loxton Waikerie, SA 5330, about 148km from Adelaide CBD. Recent property sales in Waikerie are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 143km inland. Waikerie has an overall score of 21/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 98/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5330 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.17%), India (2.39%), Malaysia (1.64%), New Zealand (0.86%), Fiji (0.37%)
Top languages: Punjabi (2.98%), Mandarin (0.45%), Italian (0.37%), Vietnamese (0.37%), Sinhal (0.34%)
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 968 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Waikerie Lutheran Primary SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 976
- Waikerie Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 974
- Waikerie High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 962
Nearby (within 10km)
- Ramco Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 985
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer 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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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 · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Waikerie
Is Waikerie safe?
Waikerie has a residential safety score of 98/100, 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 4,028 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Waikerie from Adelaide CBD?
Waikerie is about 148.1 km from Adelaide CBD.
What schools are in Waikerie?
Waikerie has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 971 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Waikerie?
Waikerie has a transport score of 0/100.