Currency Creek, SA 5214 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Currency Creek is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5214, home to 443 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Alexandrina local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 66 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$330 /wk
Population443
Median age48
Area109.2 km²
To CBD66 km
LGAAlexandrina

Demographics

Population
443
Median age
48 years
Median household income
$1,625 /week
Median personal income
$684 /week
Median family income
$1,937 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Alexandrina
Statistical region (SA4)
South Australia - South East
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Mayo
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$330 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,560
Rent share of household income
20%

Schools

  • Investigator College - Goolwa Campus Combined · Independent
  • Goolwa Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.

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), 66.6 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 96.9% of the 225 resolvable premises in Currency Creek. 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: 0.4%
  • Fixed Wireless: 96.9%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.7%

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: 224 across postcode 5214 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 19% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 70 theft, 54 violent offences, 51 property damage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Currency Creek?

Currency Creek (SA 5214) had 443 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Alexandrina local government area.

What is the median rent in Currency Creek?

The median advertised rent in Currency Creek is $330/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Currency Creek?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Currency Creek covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Investigator College - Goolwa Campus (4.9 km), Goolwa Primary School (5.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Currency Creek?

Currency Creek is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (96.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Currency Creek?

Across postcode 5214, 224 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (70), violent (54), property damage (51). 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 Currency Creek?

In Currency Creek, 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 (66.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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