Bumbunga at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
20
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Bumbunga.
The postcode for Bumbunga is 5520 (SA).
Bumbunga (5520) sits in the Barunga West region of South Australia.
Bumbunga has roughly 20 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
Bumbunga 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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bumbunga's population at 20, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (55% own, 36% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (55% family, 0% lone person).
Population
20
Median age
55
Family households
55%
Lone person
–
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)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
55%
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
20
Median age: 55
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Bumbunga.
Local schools for Bumbunga
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Government School Catchment
Snowtown Primary School
Bute Early Learning and Primary School
Blyth Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Bumbunga.
- What is the Bumbunga postcode?
- Bumbunga is in the 5520 postcode, in SA, in the Barunga West region.
- Where is Bumbunga?
- Bumbunga is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5520, in the Barunga West region.
- What is the average rent in Bumbunga?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Bumbunga?
- There are 13 schools serving Bumbunga on this page, including Snowtown Primary School, Bute Early Learning and Primary School, Blyth Primary School.
- How walkable is Bumbunga?
- Bumbunga has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bumbunga?
- Bumbunga is close to Lochiel, Everard Central, Gleeson Hill, Nantawarra, Barunga Gap.
- What is the population of Bumbunga?
- The population of Bumbunga is approximately 20 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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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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