Roxby Downs, SA 5725 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Roxby Downs is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5725, home to 3,671 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Unincorporated SA local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 529 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,671
- Median age
- 30 years
- Median household income
- $3,142 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,747 /week
- Median family income
- $3,467 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Roxby Downs
- Statistical region (SA4)
- South Australia - Outback
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Grey
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $260 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 8%
Schools
- Roxby Downs Area School
- St Barbara's Parish School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 2 pubs and bars
- 1 supermarket
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 76.2% of the 1,997 resolvable premises in Roxby Downs. 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: 23.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 76.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 133 across postcode 5725 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 36% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 62 violent offences, 34 property damage, 16 break-ins.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Roxby Downs?
Roxby Downs (SA 5725) had 3,671 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 30. It sits within the Roxby Downs local government area.
What is the median rent in Roxby Downs?
The median advertised rent in Roxby Downs is $260/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Roxby Downs?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Roxby Downs covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Roxby Downs Area School (0.6 km), St Barbara's Parish School (1.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Roxby Downs?
Roxby Downs is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (76.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Roxby Downs?
Across postcode 5725, 133 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (62), property damage (34), break-ins (16). 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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