Eyre Peninsula and South West
Barna
Barna at a glance
Median house
$189,000
Median unit
$136,080
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
30
Median age 65
About
Welcome to Barna.
Barna (5641) sits in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region of South Australia. The median house here is $189,000, well below the South Australia median of around $720K.
Barna has roughly 30 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $189,000 on a typical sale, well below the South Australia median. Units come in around $136,080, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $38,000. Prices are well below the South Australia median, which keeps Barna on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$189,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $136,080.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$128/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$189,000
$136,080
30
Median age: 65
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.13% (median rent $150/wk against a $189,000 price tag). Units yield 4.89% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA4.13%
Based on $189,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA4.89%
Based on $136,080 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026100%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Barna's population at 30, with a median age of 65. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (41%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
30
Median age
65
Family households
29%
Lone person
41%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Barna scores 0/100 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.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Barna.
Local schools for Barna
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Government School Catchment
Kimba Area School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Barna.
- What is the median house price in Barna?
- The median house price in Barna, SA 5641 is $189,000. The median unit price is $136,080. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Barna postcode?
- Barna is in the 5641 postcode, in SA, in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region.
- What is the average rent in Barna?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $128.
- What schools are in Barna?
- There are 1 schools serving Barna on this page, including Kimba Area School.
- How walkable is Barna?
- Barna has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Barna?
- Barna is close to Solomon, Yalanda, Secret Rocks, Kelly, Lake Gilles.
- What is the population of Barna?
- Barna has approximately 30 residents. The median age is 65.
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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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