Brukunga at a glance
Population
400
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Brukunga.
The postcode for Brukunga is 5252 (SA).
Brukunga (5252) sits in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia.
Brukunga has roughly 400 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
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 3 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Brukunga's population at 400, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
400
Median age
42
Family households
70%
Lone person
25%
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)
$345/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$262/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
400
Median age: 42
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
total offences in 2025-26
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Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Brukunga.
Local schools for Brukunga
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Government School Catchment
Nairne School - Preschool and Primary
Woodside Primary School
Littlehampton 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 Brukunga.
- What is the Brukunga postcode?
- Brukunga is in the 5252 postcode, in SA, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- Where is Brukunga?
- Brukunga is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5252, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- What is the average rent in Brukunga?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $345, for units it's $262.
- What schools are in Brukunga?
- There are 5 schools serving Brukunga on this page, including Nairne School - Preschool and Primary, Woodside Primary School, Littlehampton Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Brukunga?
- Brukunga is close to Petwood, Hay Valley, Dawesley, Nairne, Inverbrackie.
- What is the population of Brukunga?
- The population of Brukunga is approximately 400 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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