Light Regional Council
Buchanan
Buchanan at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
51
Median age 29
The brief
What to know about Buchanan.
Buchanan (5374) sits in the Light region of South Australia.
Buchanan has roughly 51 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly 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.
Buchanan 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 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Buchanan's population at 51, with a median age of 29. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
51
Median age
29
Family households
79%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
51
Median age: 29
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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 Buchanan.
Local schools for Buchanan
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Eudunda Area School
Non-Government Schools
St John's Lutheran 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 Buchanan.
- What is the Buchanan postcode?
- Buchanan is in the 5374 postcode, in SA, in the Light Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Buchanan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Buchanan?
- There are 2 schools serving Buchanan on this page, including Eudunda Area School, St John's Lutheran School.
- How walkable is Buchanan?
- Buchanan has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Buchanan?
- Buchanan is close to Hampden, Tarnma, Eudunda, Julia, Hansborough.
- What is the population of Buchanan?
- Buchanan has approximately 51 residents. The median age is 29.
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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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