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Coober Pedy
SACoober Pedy is a declining suburb in SA with 1,526 residents.
- SA2 code
- 406021139
- State
- SA
Population
1,526
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
-9.7%
3yr: -3.5% · 10yr: -16.2%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$163/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$764/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — Coober Pedy (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: -3.5%5yr: -9.7%10yr: -16.2%Total: -36.8%
Population grew from 2,414 to 1,526 over 24 years, averaging -1.9% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 2.8%Almost entirely detached houses (92.2%), mixed tenure (63% own or mortgage).
Dwelling mix
Houses 92%
592 houses13 townhouses37 apartments
Tenure
Owned 47%
Mortgage 16%
Renting 37%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
78 (12.6%)
2 bed
183 (29.6%)
3 bed
244 (39.5%)
4 bed
83 (13.4%)
5 bed
24 (3.9%)
6+ bed
6 (1.0%)