Brownlow Ki, SA 5223 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Brownlow Ki is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5223, home to 238 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Kangaroo Island local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 122 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$208 /wk
Population238
Median age52
Area2.7 km²
To CBD122 km
LGAKangaroo Island

Demographics

Population
238
Median age
52 years
Median household income
$1,024 /week
Median personal income
$659 /week
Median family income
$1,406 /week
Average household size
2.0
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Kangaroo Island
Statistical region (SA4)
South Australia - South East
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Mayo
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$208 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,024
Rent share of household income
20%

Schools

  • Kangaroo Island Community Education Combined · Government
  • Kingscote Campus Combined · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 15 cafés
  • 14 restaurants
  • 6 pubs and bars
  • 130 parks and reserves
  • 8 gyms and fitness centres
  • 3 supermarkets
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 40 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 99.4% of the 159 resolvable premises in Brownlow Ki. 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.

  • Fixed Wireless: 99.4%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.6%

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: 100 across postcode 5223 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 6% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 29 violent offences, 27 property damage, 25 theft.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Brownlow Ki?

Brownlow Ki (SA 5223) had 238 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Kangaroo Island local government area.

What is the median rent in Brownlow Ki?

The median advertised rent in Brownlow Ki is $208/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Brownlow Ki?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Brownlow Ki covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kangaroo Island Community Education (3.3 km), Kingscote Campus (3.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Brownlow Ki?

Brownlow Ki is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Brownlow Ki?

Across postcode 5223, 100 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (29), property damage (27), theft (25). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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