Baroota at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
52
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Baroota.
The postcode for Baroota is 5495 (SA).
Baroota (5495) sits in the Port Augusta region of South Australia.
Baroota has roughly 52 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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What it’s like to live here.
Baroota 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Baroota's population at 52, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (95% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (95% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
52
Median age
54
Family households
95%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$189/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$575/wk
Owner occupied
95%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
52
Median age: 54
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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Education
Schools in Baroota.
Local schools for Baroota
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Government School Catchment
Melrose Primary School
Wilmington Primary School
Napperby Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Baroota.
- What is the Baroota postcode?
- Baroota is in the 5495 postcode, in SA, in the City of Port Augusta region.
- Where is Baroota?
- Baroota is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5495, in the City of Port Augusta region.
- What is the average rent in Baroota?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $189, for units it's $575.
- What schools are in Baroota?
- There are 12 schools serving Baroota on this page, including Melrose Primary School, Wilmington Primary School, Napperby Primary School.
- How walkable is Baroota?
- Baroota has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Baroota?
- Baroota is close to Mambray Creek, Port Germein, Bangor, Melrose, Telowie.
- What is the population of Baroota?
- The population of Baroota is approximately 52 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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