Barunga West
Bowmans
Bowmans at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
56
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Bowmans.
Bowmans (5550) sits in the Barunga West region of South Australia.
Bowmans has roughly 56 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bowmans 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bowmans's population at 56, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (95% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
56
Median age
52
Family households
95%
Lone person
16%
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)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
56
Median age: 52
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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 Bowmans.
Local schools for Bowmans
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Balaklava High School
Balaklava Primary School
Port Wakefield 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 Bowmans.
- What is the Bowmans postcode?
- Bowmans is in the 5550 postcode, in SA, in the Barunga West region.
- What is the average rent in Bowmans?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $223, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in Bowmans?
- There are 4 schools serving Bowmans on this page, including Horizon Christian School, Balaklava High School, Balaklava Primary School.
- How walkable is Bowmans?
- Bowmans has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bowmans?
- Bowmans is close to Saints, Kallora, Whitwarta, Goyder, Balaklava.
- What is the population of Bowmans?
- Bowmans has approximately 56 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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