Bonython at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,422
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Bonython.
The postcode for Bonython is 5238 (SA).
Bonython (5238) sits in the Karoonda East Murray region of South Australia.
Bonython has roughly 4,422 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by 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.
Bonython 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 4 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bonython's population at 4,422, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
4,422
Median age
57
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$215/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$183/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
4,422
Median age: 57
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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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Bonython.
Local schools for Bonython
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Government School Catchment
Palmer Primary School
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Springton Primary School
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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 Bonython.
- What is the Bonython postcode?
- Bonython is in the 5238 postcode, in SA, in the Karoonda East Murray region.
- Where is Bonython?
- Bonython is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5238, in the Karoonda East Murray region.
- What is the average rent in Bonython?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $215, for units it's $183.
- What schools are in Bonython?
- There are 5 schools serving Bonython on this page, including Palmer Primary School, Mount Pleasant Primary School, Springton Primary School.
- How walkable is Bonython?
- Bonython has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bonython?
- Bonython is close to Milendella, Apamurra, Frayville, Palmer, Punthari.
- What is the population of Bonython?
- The population of Bonython is approximately 4,422 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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Sources cited
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