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.
Snapshot
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
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $200 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,134
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Riverton Primary School
- Riverton and District High School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 pub or bar
- 1 playground
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%
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.
Nearby suburbs
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.
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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