Humbug Scrub at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
410
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Humbug Scrub.
The postcode for Humbug Scrub is 5114 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Humbug Scrub (5114) sits in the Gawler region of South Australia.
Humbug Scrub has roughly 410 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Humbug Scrub 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 13 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Humbug Scrub's population at 410, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (98% own, 4% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 9% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
410
Median age
53
Family households
86%
Lone person
9%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$235/wk
Owner occupied
98%
Renter occupied
4%
At a deeper level
410
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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 Humbug Scrub.
Local schools for Humbug Scrub
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Government School Catchment
One Tree Hill Primary School
Kersbrook Primary School
Greenwith 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 Humbug Scrub.
- What is the Humbug Scrub postcode?
- Humbug Scrub is in the 5114 postcode, in SA, in the Town of Gawler region.
- Where is Humbug Scrub?
- Humbug Scrub is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5114. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the Town of Gawler region.
- What is the average rent in Humbug Scrub?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $235.
- What schools are in Humbug Scrub?
- There are 20 schools serving Humbug Scrub on this page, including One Tree Hill Primary School, Kersbrook Primary School, Greenwith Primary School.
- How walkable is Humbug Scrub?
- Humbug Scrub has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Humbug Scrub?
- Humbug Scrub is close to Sampson Flat, One Tree Hill, Gould Creek, Kersbrook, Inglewood.
- What is the population of Humbug Scrub?
- The population of Humbug Scrub is approximately 410 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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