Murray and Mallee
Barmera
Barmera at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
2,884
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Barmera.
Barmera (5345) sits in the Murray and Mallee region of South Australia.
Barmera has roughly 2,884 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Barmera scores 6/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Barmera's population at 2,884, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,884
Median age
49
Family households
62%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
2,884
Median age: 49
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
66
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
6
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Barmera.
Local schools for Barmera
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Barmera Primary School
Cobdogla Primary School
Glossop Community School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Barmera.
- What is the Barmera postcode?
- Barmera is in the 5345 postcode, in SA, in the Murray and Mallee region.
- What is the average rent in Barmera?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Barmera?
- There are 6 schools serving Barmera on this page, including St Joseph's School, Barmera Primary School, Cobdogla Primary School.
- How walkable is Barmera?
- Barmera has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Barmera?
- Barmera is close to Cobdogla, Loveday, Glossop, Winkie, Spectacle Lake.
- What is the population of Barmera?
- Barmera has approximately 2,884 residents. The median age is 49.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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