Armagh, SA 5453 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Armagh is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5453, home to 351 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Wakefield local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 125 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$280 /wk
Population351
Median age48
Area16.2 km²
To CBD125 km
LGAClare and Gilbert Valleys

Demographics

Population
351
Median age
48 years
Median household income
$1,774 /week
Median personal income
$903 /week
Median family income
$2,115 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Clare and Gilbert Valleys
Statistical region (SA4)
Barossa - Yorke - Mid North
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Grey
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$280 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,500
Rent share of household income
16%

Schools

  • Clare High School Combined · Government
  • St Joseph's School - Clare Primary · Independent
  • Clare Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 9 cafés
  • 10 restaurants
  • 10 pubs and bars
  • 42 parks and reserves
  • 1 library
  • 3 supermarkets
  • 16 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 25 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (32.9°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (15.4°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 358 mm
  • Reference station: Whyalla Aero, 33.7 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 97.1% of the 174 resolvable premises in Armagh. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 1.1%
  • Fibre to the Node: 0.6%
  • Fixed Wireless: 97.1%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.1%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 99 across postcode 5453 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 32% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 32 violent offences, 31 property damage, 23 theft.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Armagh?

Armagh (SA 5453) had 351 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Clare and Gilbert Valleys local government area.

What is the median rent in Armagh?

The median advertised rent in Armagh is $280/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Armagh?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Armagh covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Clare High School (2.5 km), St Joseph's School - Clare (4.5 km), Clare Primary School (5.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Armagh?

Armagh is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Armagh?

Across postcode 5453, 99 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (32), property damage (31), theft (23). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Armagh?

In Armagh, mean daily temperatures range from 9°C to 24.2°C and annual rainfall is 358 mm measured at the Whyalla Aero weather station (33.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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