Barunga Gap at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
23
Median age 27
The brief
What to know about Barunga Gap.
The postcode for Barunga Gap is 5520 (SA).
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.
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
23
Median age: 27
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Barunga Gap.
Local schools for Barunga Gap
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Government School Catchment
Snowtown Primary School
Bute Early Learning and Primary School
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.
- Where is Barunga Gap?
- Barunga Gap is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5520, 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?
- The population of Barunga Gap is approximately 23 (2021 Census). The median age is 27.
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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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