Golden Heights, SA 5322 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Golden Heights is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5322, home to 271 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Loxton Waikerie local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 150 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$175 /wk
Population271
Median age47
Area9.6 km²
To CBD150 km
LGALoxton Waikerie

Demographics

Population
271
Median age
47 years
Median household income
$1,208 /week
Median personal income
$725 /week
Median family income
$1,645 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Loxton Waikerie
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
$175 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$975
Rent share of household income
14%

Schools

  • Waikerie High School Secondary · Government
  • Ramco Primary School Primary · Government
  • Waikerie Primary School Primary · Government
  • Waikerie Lutheran Primary School Primary · Independent

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres

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

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 152 resolvable premises in Golden Heights. 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.

  • Fixed Wireless: 100.0%

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: 23 across postcode 5322 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 35% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 7 theft, 7 property damage, 5 violent offences.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Golden Heights?

Golden Heights (SA 5322) had 271 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Loxton Waikerie local government area.

What is the median rent in Golden Heights?

The median advertised rent in Golden Heights is $175/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Golden Heights?

Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Golden Heights covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Waikerie High School (3.6 km), Ramco Primary School (3.6 km), Waikerie Primary School (4.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Golden Heights?

Golden Heights is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Golden Heights?

Across postcode 5322, 23 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (7), property damage (7), violent (5). 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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