Berri Barmera
Bookpurnong
Bookpurnong at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
157
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Bookpurnong.
Bookpurnong (5333) sits in the Berri Barmera region of South Australia.
Bookpurnong has roughly 157 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Bookpurnong 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bookpurnong's population at 157, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 6% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
157
Median age
37
Family households
88%
Lone person
6%
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)
$225/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$243/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
157
Median age: 37
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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 Bookpurnong.
Local schools for Bookpurnong
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Government School Catchment
Berri Primary School
Loxton North School
Riverland Special School
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Frequently asked
About Bookpurnong.
- What is the Bookpurnong postcode?
- Bookpurnong is in the 5333 postcode, in SA, in the Berri Barmera region.
- What is the average rent in Bookpurnong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $225, for units it's $243.
- What schools are in Bookpurnong?
- There are 5 schools serving Bookpurnong on this page, including Our Lady of the River School, Berri Primary School, Loxton North School.
- How walkable is Bookpurnong?
- Bookpurnong has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bookpurnong?
- Bookpurnong is close to Gurra Gurra, Winkie, Loxton North, Berri, Katarapko.
- What is the population of Bookpurnong?
- Bookpurnong has approximately 157 residents. The median age is 37.
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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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