Moving to Keith SA 5267
What the official numbers say about living in Keith — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $180 a week, against a median household income of $1,294 a week.
About 74% of homes are owner-occupied and 23% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Keith grew 6% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,320 → 1,405 people).
Around 64% of households are families, averaging 2.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, South Africa, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Afrikaans, Nepali, Mandarin.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Keith scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (82% of workers), while 9% work from home.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 205 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 1 school · 1 cafe or restaurant · 1 supermarket · 2 parks — see them all on the Keith profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Keith Area School 500 m
Groceries: IGA 800 m
Parks and reserves: Heritage Park 850 m · Don Moseley Park 900 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Keith, most often seen first: Australian Magpie · Galah · Common Starling · House Sparrow · Black Kite · Common Bronzewing.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Keith, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith here | 1,405 | — | 3/10 | 4% |
| Bordertown | 3,095 | — | 2/10 | 3% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Tatiara — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Barker — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 5267 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Keith profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $180 a week, and about 23% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 6% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,320 people to 1,405. It sits about 205 km from the Adelaide CBD in a straight line. Local government is Tatiara council, and the federal seat is Barker.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Bordertown.
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