Ceduna Waters, SA 5690 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Ceduna Waters is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5690, home to 186 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Maralinga Tjarutja local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 548 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$320 /wk
Population186
Median age38
Area49.2 km²
To CBD548 km
LGACeduna

Demographics

Population
186
Median age
38 years
Median household income
$1,949 /week
Median personal income
$1,114 /week
Median family income
$2,250 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Ceduna
Statistical region (SA4)
South Australia - Outback
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Grey
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$320 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,365
Rent share of household income
16%

Schools

  • Crossways Lutheran School Combined · Independent
  • Ceduna Area School Combined · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 6 restaurants
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 63 parks and reserves
  • 5 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 3 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 60 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 99.0% of the 105 resolvable premises in Ceduna Waters. 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: 1.0%
  • Fixed Wireless: 99.0%

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: 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Ceduna Waters?

Ceduna Waters (SA 5690) had 186 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Ceduna local government area.

What is the median rent in Ceduna Waters?

The median advertised rent in Ceduna Waters is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Ceduna Waters?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Ceduna Waters covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Crossways Lutheran School (5.4 km), Ceduna Area School (5.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Ceduna Waters?

Ceduna Waters is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Ceduna Waters?

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.

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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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