Barunga West

Bumbunga

SA5520

Bumbunga at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

20

Median age 55

The brief

What to know about Bumbunga.

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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Day to day

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

20

Median age: 55

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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 Bumbunga.

Local schools for Bumbunga

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Government School Catchment

Snowtown Primary School

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Bute Early Learning and Primary School

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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.
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?
Bumbunga has approximately 20 residents. The median age is 55.

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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