Naracoorte, SA 5271 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Naracoorte is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5271, home to 6,211 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Wattle Range local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 269 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,211
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,373 /week
- Median personal income
- $758 /week
- Median family income
- $1,723 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Naracoorte Lucindale
- Statistical region (SA4)
- South Australia - South East
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Barker
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $230 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Naracoorte Primary School
- Sunrise Christian School Naracoorte
- Naracoorte High School
- Naracoorte South Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- McRae St/Robertson St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 8 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 22 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 82.3% of the 3,509 resolvable premises in Naracoorte. 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: 1.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 82.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 15.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 229 across postcode 5271 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 11% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 69 violent offences, 61 property damage, 50 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Naracoorte?
Naracoorte (SA 5271) had 6,211 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Naracoorte Lucindale local government area.
What is the median rent in Naracoorte?
The median advertised rent in Naracoorte is $230/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Naracoorte?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Naracoorte covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Naracoorte Primary School (0.8 km), Sunrise Christian School Naracoorte (1.1 km), Naracoorte High School (1.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Naracoorte?
Naracoorte is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (82.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Naracoorte?
Across postcode 5271, 229 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (69), property damage (61), theft (50). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Naracoorte?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Naracoorte centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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