Kapunda, SA 5373 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Kapunda is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5373, home to 2,947 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Light local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 76 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$246 /wk
Population2,947
Median age49
Area83.7 km²
To CBD76 km
LGALight

Demographics

Population
2,947
Median age
49 years
Median household income
$1,140 /week
Median personal income
$625 /week
Median family income
$1,490 /week
Average household size
2.3
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Light
Statistical region (SA4)
Barossa - Yorke - Mid North
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Barker
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$246 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,127
Rent share of household income
22%

Schools

  • Kapunda Primary School Primary · Government
  • Kapunda High School Secondary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 5 cafés
  • 3 restaurants
  • 7 pubs and bars
  • 7 parks and reserves
  • 4 gyms and fitness centres
  • 3 libraries
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. 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), 76.7 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 69.5% of the 1,729 resolvable premises in Kapunda. 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: 19.1%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 0.1%
  • Fibre to the Node: 69.5%
  • Fixed Wireless: 10.8%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.6%

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: 127 across postcode 5373 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 26% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 53 theft, 30 property damage, 29 violent offences.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Kapunda?

Kapunda (SA 5373) had 2,947 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Light local government area.

What is the median rent in Kapunda?

The median advertised rent in Kapunda is $246/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Kapunda?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Kapunda covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kapunda Primary School (0.3 km), Kapunda High School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Kapunda?

Kapunda is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (69.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Kapunda?

Across postcode 5373, 127 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (53), property damage (30), violent (29). 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 Kapunda?

In Kapunda, 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 (76.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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