Coober Pedy, SA 5723 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Coober Pedy is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5723, home to 1,566 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Unincorporated SA local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 788 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,566
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $764 /week
- Median personal income
- $498 /week
- Median family income
- $1,380 /week
- Average household size
- 1.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Coober Pedy
- Statistical region (SA4)
- South Australia - Outback
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Grey
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $163 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $630
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Coober Pedy Area School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 10 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 4 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 1 supermarket
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 62.1% of the 1,463 resolvable premises in Coober Pedy. 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: 31.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 62.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 6.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 622 across postcode 5723 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 21% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 276 violent offences, 128 property damage, 123 break-ins.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Coober Pedy?
Coober Pedy (SA 5723) had 1,566 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Coober Pedy local government area.
What is the median rent in Coober Pedy?
The median advertised rent in Coober Pedy is $163/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Coober Pedy?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Coober Pedy covering government sectors. Nearest include: Coober Pedy Area School (0.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Coober Pedy?
Coober Pedy is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (62.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Coober Pedy?
Across postcode 5723, 622 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (276), property damage (128), break-ins (123). 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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