Bordertown at a glance
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
3,095
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Bordertown.
The postcode for Bordertown is 5268 (SA).
Bordertown (5268) sits in the Tatiara region of South Australia.
Bordertown has roughly 3,095 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Bordertown scores 24/100 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bordertown's population at 3,095, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,095
Median age
40
Family households
66%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$290/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
3,095
Median age: 40
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
75
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.
24
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bordertown.
Local schools for Bordertown
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Government School Catchment
Bordertown High School
Bordertown Primary School
Mundulla Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Bordertown.
- What is the Bordertown postcode?
- Bordertown is in the 5268 postcode, in SA, in the Tatiara region.
- Where is Bordertown?
- Bordertown is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5268, in the Tatiara region.
- What is the average rent in Bordertown?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $290.
- What schools are in Bordertown?
- There are 3 schools serving Bordertown on this page, including Bordertown High School, Bordertown Primary School, Mundulla Primary School.
- How walkable is Bordertown?
- Bordertown has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bordertown?
- Bordertown is close to Cannawigara, Pooginagoric, Buckingham, Cangara, Pine Hill.
- What is the population of Bordertown?
- The population of Bordertown is approximately 3,095 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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