Cambrai, SA 5353 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Cambrai is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5353, home to 266 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mid Murray local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 77 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$223 /wk
Population266
Median age52
Area264.8 km²
To CBD77 km
LGAMid Murray

Demographics

Population
266
Median age
52 years
Median household income
$929 /week
Median personal income
$450 /week
Median family income
$1,187 /week
Average household size
2.1
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Mid Murray
Statistical region (SA4)
South Australia - South East
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Barker
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$223 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,083
Rent share of household income
24%

Schools

  • Cambrai Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 3 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 525 mm
  • Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 78.7 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 88.6% of the 219 resolvable premises in Cambrai. 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 Node: 0.5%
  • Fixed Wireless: 88.6%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 11.0%

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: 81 across postcode 5353 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 16% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 22 violent offences, 17 theft, 15 break-ins.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Cambrai?

Cambrai (SA 5353) had 266 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Mid Murray local government area.

What is the median rent in Cambrai?

The median advertised rent in Cambrai is $223/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Cambrai?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Cambrai covering government sectors. Nearest include: Cambrai Primary School (0.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Cambrai?

Cambrai is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (88.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Cambrai?

Across postcode 5353, 81 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (22), theft (17), break-ins (15). 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 Cambrai?

In Cambrai, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (78.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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