Tulka, SA 5607 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Tulka is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5607, home to 126 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Streaky Bay local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 197 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 126
- Median age
- 52 years
- Median household income
- $1,343 /week
- Median personal income
- $756 /week
- Median family income
- $1,875 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Lower Eyre Peninsula
- Statistical region (SA4)
- South Australia - Outback
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Grey
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,279
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Port Lincoln Special School
- Lincoln Gardens Primary School
- Navigator College
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 5 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.2°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.1°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 389 mm
- Reference station: Mount Gambier Aero, 81.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 97.0% of the 66 resolvable premises in Tulka. 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.
- Fibre to the Node: 1.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 97.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 112 across postcode 5607 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 34 violent offences, 25 theft, 22 break-ins.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tulka?
Tulka (SA 5607) had 126 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Lower Eyre Peninsula local government area.
What is the median rent in Tulka?
The median advertised rent in Tulka is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Tulka?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Tulka covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Port Lincoln Special School (7.2 km), Lincoln Gardens Primary School (7.3 km), Navigator College (8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Tulka?
Tulka is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Tulka?
Across postcode 5607, 112 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (34), theft (25), break-ins (22). 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 Tulka?
In Tulka, mean daily temperatures range from 11.4°C to 21.3°C and annual rainfall is 389 mm measured at the Mount Gambier Aero weather station (81.2 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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