Pinnaroo, SA 5304 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Pinnaroo is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5304, home to 768 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Loxton Waikerie local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 206 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$161 /wk
Population768
Median age43
Area800 km²
To CBD206 km
LGASouthern Mallee

Demographics

Population
768
Median age
43 years
Median household income
$1,257 /week
Median personal income
$764 /week
Median family income
$1,809 /week
Average household size
2.0
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Southern Mallee
Statistical region (SA4)
South Australia - South East
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Barker
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$161 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$559
Rent share of household income
13%

Schools

  • Pinnaroo Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • BP Roadhouse/Homburg Tce bus · 681 m
  • BP Pinnaroo/Mallee Hwy bus · 686 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 8 parks and reserves
  • 1 library
  • 1 supermarket
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 4 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 93.0% of the 582 resolvable premises in Pinnaroo. 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: 93.0%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 7.0%

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: 22 across postcode 5304 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 33% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 11 theft, 5 violent offences, 4 property damage.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Pinnaroo?

Pinnaroo (SA 5304) had 768 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Southern Mallee local government area.

What is the median rent in Pinnaroo?

The median advertised rent in Pinnaroo is $161/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Pinnaroo?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Pinnaroo covering government sectors. Nearest include: Pinnaroo Primary School (0.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Pinnaroo?

Pinnaroo is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (93% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Pinnaroo?

Across postcode 5304, 22 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (11), violent (5), property damage (4). 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 Pinnaroo?

3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Pinnaroo centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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