Ceduna, SA 5690 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Ceduna is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5690, home to 1,955 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Maralinga Tjarutja local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 550 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,955
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $1,376 /week
- Median personal income
- $762 /week
- Median family income
- $1,819 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Ceduna
- Statistical region (SA4)
- South Australia - Outback
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Grey
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $200 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,200
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Crossways Lutheran School
- Ceduna Area School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 5 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 12 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 supermarkets
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 54.8% of the 1,194 resolvable premises in Ceduna. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 7.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 54.8%
- Fixed Wireless: 36.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 914 across postcode 5690 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 26% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 352 violent offences, 220 theft, 201 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ceduna?
Ceduna (SA 5690) had 1,955 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Ceduna local government area.
What is the median rent in Ceduna?
The median advertised rent in Ceduna is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Ceduna?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Ceduna covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Crossways Lutheran School (1.1 km), Ceduna Area School (1.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Ceduna?
Ceduna is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (54.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Ceduna?
Across postcode 5690, 914 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (352), theft (220), property damage (201). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
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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