Buchfelde at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
193
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Buchfelde.
The postcode for Buchfelde is 5118 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Buchfelde (5118) sits in the Playford region of South Australia.
Buchfelde has roughly 193 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Buchfelde 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 7 government primary, 2 Catholic, 7 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Buchfelde's population at 193, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
193
Median age
49
Family households
79%
Lone person
21%
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)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
193
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
7
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
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Buchfelde.
Local schools for Buchfelde
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Government School Catchment
Evanston Gardens Primary School
Gawler and District College B-12
Gawler 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 Buchfelde.
- What is the Buchfelde postcode?
- Buchfelde is in the 5118 postcode, in SA, in the City of Playford region.
- Where is Buchfelde?
- Buchfelde is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5118. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Playford region.
- What is the average rent in Buchfelde?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in Buchfelde?
- There are 20 schools serving Buchfelde on this page, including Evanston Gardens Primary School, Gawler and District College B-12, Gawler Primary School.
- How walkable is Buchfelde?
- Buchfelde has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Buchfelde?
- Buchfelde is close to Hillier, Evanston Gardens, Evanston, Reid, Gawler West.
- What is the population of Buchfelde?
- The population of Buchfelde is approximately 193 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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