Kingston on Murray, SA 5331 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kingston on Murray is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5331, home to 312 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Loxton Waikerie local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 176 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 312
- Median age
- 53 years
- Median household income
- $1,257 /week
- Median personal income
- $672 /week
- Median family income
- $1,375 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Loxton Waikerie
- Statistical region (SA4)
- South Australia - South East
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Barker
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $150 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,213
- Rent share of household income
- 12%
Schools
- Kingston-on-Murray Primary School
- Moorook Primary School
- Cobdogla Primary School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 174 resolvable premises in Kingston on Murray. 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%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 13 across postcode 5331 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 333% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 5 violent offences, 3 vehicle theft, 2 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kingston on Murray?
Kingston on Murray (SA 5331) had 312 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 53. It sits within the Loxton Waikerie local government area.
What is the median rent in Kingston on Murray?
The median advertised rent in Kingston on Murray is $150/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Kingston on Murray?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Kingston on Murray covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kingston-on-Murray Primary School (0.1 km), Moorook Primary School (6 km), Cobdogla Primary School (6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Kingston on Murray?
Kingston on Murray 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 Kingston on Murray?
Across postcode 5331, 13 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (5), vehicle theft (3), theft (2). 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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