Northern Areas

Broughton River Valley

Broughton River Valley at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

391

Median age 73

The brief

What to know about Broughton River Valley.

The postcode for Broughton River Valley is 5454 (SA).

Broughton River Valley (5454) sits in the Northern Areas region of South Australia.

Broughton River Valley has roughly 391 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Broughton River Valley 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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Broughton River Valley's population at 391, with a median age of 73. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.

Population

391

Median age

73

Family households

Lone person

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)

$150/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$128/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

391

Median age: 73

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

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 Broughton River Valley.

Local schools for Broughton River Valley

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Government School Catchment

Spalding Primary School

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Booborowie Primary School

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Brinkworth Primary and Early Childhood Centre

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Frequently asked

About Broughton River Valley.

What is the Broughton River Valley postcode?
Broughton River Valley is in the 5454 postcode, in SA, in the Northern Areas region.
Where is Broughton River Valley?
Broughton River Valley is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5454, in the Northern Areas region.
What is the average rent in Broughton River Valley?
The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $128.
What schools are in Broughton River Valley?
There are 15 schools serving Broughton River Valley on this page, including Spalding Primary School, Booborowie Primary School, Brinkworth Primary and Early Childhood Centre.
How walkable is Broughton River Valley?
Broughton River Valley has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Broughton River Valley?
Broughton River Valley is close to Yacka, Spalding, Euromina, Andrews, Mayfield.
What is the population of Broughton River Valley?
The population of Broughton River Valley is approximately 391 (2021 Census). The median age is 73.

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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