Barossa Council
Chain Of Ponds
Chain Of Ponds at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
39
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Chain Of Ponds.
Chain Of Ponds (5231) sits in the Barossa region of South Australia.
Chain Of Ponds has roughly 39 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are renter-heavy. 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.
Chain Of Ponds 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, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Chain Of Ponds's population at 39, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are renter-heavy (38% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
39
Median age
50
Family households
100%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$180/wk
Owner occupied
38%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
39
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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
45
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Chain Of Ponds.
Local schools for Chain Of Ponds
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Government School Catchment
Gumeracha Primary School
Kersbrook Primary School
Paracombe Primary and Preschool
© 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 Chain Of Ponds.
- What is the Chain Of Ponds postcode?
- Chain Of Ponds is in the 5231 postcode, in SA, in the Barossa Council region.
- What is the average rent in Chain Of Ponds?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $180.
- What schools are in Chain Of Ponds?
- There are 10 schools serving Chain Of Ponds on this page, including Gumeracha Primary School, Kersbrook Primary School, Paracombe Primary and Preschool.
- How walkable is Chain Of Ponds?
- Chain Of Ponds has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 45.
- What suburbs are near Chain Of Ponds?
- Chain Of Ponds is close to Millbrook, Cudlee Creek, Inglewood, Gumeracha, Kersbrook.
- What is the population of Chain Of Ponds?
- Chain Of Ponds has approximately 39 residents. The median age is 50.
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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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