Town of Gawler

Humbug Scrub

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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Day to day

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

410

Median age: 53

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

2

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY2 (100.0%)

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.

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

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Humbug Scrub.

Local schools for Humbug Scrub

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Government School Catchment

One Tree Hill Primary School

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Kersbrook Primary School

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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

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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.

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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