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Coober Pedy

SA

Coober 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

ABS · 2021

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%)

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