Barunga West

Barunga Gap

SA5520

Barunga Gap at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

23

Median age 27

The brief

What to know about Barunga Gap.

Barunga Gap (5520) sits in the Barunga West region of South Australia.

Barunga Gap has roughly 23 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Barunga Gap 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 6 government primary.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Barunga Gap's population at 23, with a median age of 27. That sits as a young, transient demographic.

Population

23

Median age

27

Family households

Lone person

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$150/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$128/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

23

Median age: 27

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Barunga Gap.

Local schools for Barunga Gap

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Government School Catchment

Snowtown Primary School

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Bute Early Learning and Primary School

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Brinkworth Primary and Early Childhood Centre

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Frequently asked

About Barunga Gap.

What is the Barunga Gap postcode?
Barunga Gap is in the 5520 postcode, in SA, in the Barunga West region.
What is the average rent in Barunga Gap?
The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $128.
What schools are in Barunga Gap?
There are 7 schools serving Barunga Gap on this page, including Snowtown Primary School, Bute Early Learning and Primary School, Brinkworth Primary and Early Childhood Centre.
How walkable is Barunga Gap?
Barunga Gap has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Barunga Gap?
Barunga Gap is close to Snowtown, Gleeson Hill, Lochiel, Bumbunga, Bute.
What is the population of Barunga Gap?
Barunga Gap has approximately 23 residents. The median age is 27.

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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