Moving to Goolwa North SA 5214
What the official numbers say about living in Goolwa North — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $270 a week, against a median household income of $948 a week.
About 83% of homes are owner-occupied and 14% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Goolwa North grew 54% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (849 → 1,307 people).
Around 67% of households are families, averaging 2.0 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Germany, Netherlands; most spoken languages besides English: Thai, Greek, German.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Goolwa North scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (85% of workers), while 9% work from home.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 65 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 2 schools · 4 cafes & restaurants · 1 park — see them all on the Goolwa North profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Goolwa Primary School 2.7 km · Investigator College 3 km
Parks and reserves: Jaralde Park 2.6 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Goolwa North, most often seen first: Black Swan · Pacific Black Duck · Australian Pelican · Australian White Ibis · Grey Teal · Common Starling.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Goolwa North, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goolwa North here | 1,307 | — | 2/10 | 10% |
| Hindmarsh Island | 1,846 | — | 3/10 | 4% |
| Goolwa | 2,558 | — | 1/10 | 5% |
| Goolwa South | 1,041 | — | 2/10 | 2% |
| Goolwa Beach | 2,222 | — | 2/10 | 17% |
| Middleton | 1,298 | — | 6/10 | 8% |
| Clayton Bay | 472 | — | 2/10 | 5% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Alexandrina — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Mayo — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 5214 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Goolwa North profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $270 a week, and about 14% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 54% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 849 people to 1,307. It sits about 65 km from the Adelaide CBD in a straight line. Local government is Alexandrina council, and the federal seat is Mayo.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Goolwa North vs Hindmarsh Island · Goolwa North vs Goolwa.
Nearby guides: Hindmarsh Island · Goolwa · Goolwa South · Goolwa Beach · Middleton · Clayton Bay.
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