Bungama at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
116
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Bungama.
The postcode for Bungama is 5540 (SA).
Bungama (5540) sits in the Mount Remarkable region of South Australia.
Bungama has roughly 116 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bungama 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bungama's population at 116, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (93% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
116
Median age
44
Family households
93%
Lone person
18%
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)
$185/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
116
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bungama.
Local schools for Bungama
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Government School Catchment
Solomontown Primary School
John Pirie Secondary School
Risdon Park Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Bungama.
- What is the Bungama postcode?
- Bungama is in the 5540 postcode, in SA, in the Mount Remarkable region.
- Where is Bungama?
- Bungama is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5540, in the Mount Remarkable region.
- What is the average rent in Bungama?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $185, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Bungama?
- There are 9 schools serving Bungama on this page, including Solomontown Primary School, John Pirie Secondary School, Risdon Park Primary School.
- How walkable is Bungama?
- Bungama has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bungama?
- Bungama is close to Coonamia, Solomontown, Port Pirie South, Port Pirie, Warnertown.
- What is the population of Bungama?
- The population of Bungama is approximately 116 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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