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Koonibba

SA 5690 • South Australia

140
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
235.13 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Koonibba

Koonibba is a remote Aboriginal community on the western Eyre Peninsula of South Australia, located approximately 45 kilometres west of Ceduna in the state's far west. With a 2021 Census population of 140, it is a small but significant First Nations community — the former site of a Lutheran mission established in the early 1900s that operated for most of the 20th century. The community sits on Country belonging to the Wirangu people and today functions as an incorporated Aboriginal community with its own governance structures.

Koonibba Community Aboriginal Corporation manages essential services for residents, including housing and community programs. The 2021 Census revealed that over 80% of dwellings are social housing, reflecting the community's supported-living model. Residents access healthcare, education, and major retail services through Ceduna, approximately 45 km to the east along the Eyre Highway. The community has a strong cultural identity and connection to Wirangu Country, and has been working towards self-determination and economic development in recent decades.

Koonibba falls under postcode 5690 and is governed by the Ceduna Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Grey, while state elections fall under the Flinders electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5690
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Ceduna
Federal Electorate
Grey
State Electorate
Flinders
Type
Locality
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-32.28°, 133.58°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
235.13 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 5690

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 5690, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$47,340
Median 2023–24
$57,440
▲ 21.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$67,499

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 5690; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
780 km
By Train
N/A – no rail services in the region
By Car (Peak)
~8 hrs to Adelaide via Eyre Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
~8 hrs to Adelaide via Eyre Highway

🛣️ Ceduna (45 km east) is the nearest service town with medical and retail facilities

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote community; most services require travel to Ceduna

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
140
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Koonibba? +

Koonibba is a remote Aboriginal community on the western Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, approximately 45 km west of Ceduna on Wirangu Country.

What is the history of Koonibba? +

Koonibba was established as a Lutheran mission in the early 1900s for Aboriginal people of the Eyre Peninsula. The mission closed in the 1970s and the land was subsequently returned to the Aboriginal community.

What services are available at Koonibba? +

Koonibba has community-managed housing and essential services. Residents access major services including hospitals, supermarkets, and high schools in Ceduna, about 45 km away.

What is the population of Koonibba? +

Koonibba had a population of 140 at the 2021 Census.