Barunga West
Beaufort
Beaufort at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
81
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Beaufort.
Beaufort (5550) sits in the Barunga West region of South Australia.
Beaufort has roughly 81 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
Beaufort 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.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Beaufort's population at 81, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (46% own, 36% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 57% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
81
Median age
38
Family households
71%
Lone person
57%
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)
$223/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$185/wk
Owner occupied
46%
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
81
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Beaufort.
Local schools for Beaufort
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Government School Catchment
Port Wakefield Primary School
Balaklava High School
Balaklava Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Beaufort.
- What is the Beaufort postcode?
- Beaufort is in the 5550 postcode, in SA, in the Barunga West region.
- What is the average rent in Beaufort?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $223, for units it's $185.
- What schools are in Beaufort?
- There are 7 schools serving Beaufort on this page, including Port Wakefield Primary School, Horizon Christian School, Balaklava High School.
- How walkable is Beaufort?
- Beaufort has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Beaufort?
- Beaufort is close to Goyder, Port Wakefield, Port Arthur, Port Arthur, Nantawarra.
- What is the population of Beaufort?
- Beaufort has approximately 81 residents. The median age is 38.
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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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