Rhynie, SA 5412 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Rhynie is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5412, home to 138 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 84 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$200 /wk
Population138
Median age58
Area32 km²
To CBD84 km
LGAClare and Gilbert Valleys

Demographics

Population
138
Median age
58 years
Median household income
$912 /week
Median personal income
$470 /week
Median family income
$1,275 /week
Average household size
2.0
Persons per bedroom
0.6
Local government area
Clare and Gilbert Valleys
Statistical region (SA4)
Barossa - Yorke - Mid North
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Grey
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$200 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,134
Rent share of household income
22%

Schools

  • Riverton Primary School Primary · Government
  • Riverton and District High School Secondary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 pub or bar
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (32.9°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (15.4°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 358 mm
  • Reference station: Whyalla Aero, 68.8 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 97.6% of the 127 resolvable premises in Rhynie. 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: 97.6%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.4%

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: 18 across postcode 5412 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 49% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 9 violent offences, 3 break-ins, 3 property damage.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Rhynie?

Rhynie (SA 5412) had 138 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 58. It sits within the Clare and Gilbert Valleys local government area.

What is the median rent in Rhynie?

The median advertised rent in Rhynie is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Rhynie?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Rhynie covering government sectors. Nearest include: Riverton Primary School (5.3 km), Riverton and District High School (5.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Rhynie?

Rhynie is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Rhynie?

Across postcode 5412, 18 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (9), break-ins (3), property damage (3). 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 Rhynie?

In Rhynie, mean daily temperatures range from 9°C to 24.2°C and annual rainfall is 358 mm measured at the Whyalla Aero weather station (68.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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