Inkerman at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
23
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Inkerman.
The postcode for Inkerman is 5550 (SA).
Inkerman (5550) sits in the Barunga West region of South Australia.
Inkerman has roughly 23 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Inkerman 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Inkerman's population at 23, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 38% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 38% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
23
Median age
39
Family households
100%
Lone person
38%
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)
$223/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$50/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
38%
At a deeper level
23
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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
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Education
Schools in Inkerman.
Local schools for Inkerman
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Government School Catchment
Port Wakefield Primary School
Balaklava Primary School
Balaklava High 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 Inkerman.
- What is the Inkerman postcode?
- Inkerman is in the 5550 postcode, in SA, in the Barunga West region.
- Where is Inkerman?
- Inkerman is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5550, in the Barunga West region.
- What is the average rent in Inkerman?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $223, for units it's $50.
- What schools are in Inkerman?
- There are 8 schools serving Inkerman on this page, including Port Wakefield Primary School, Horizon Christian School, Balaklava Primary School.
- How walkable is Inkerman?
- Inkerman has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Inkerman?
- Inkerman is close to Proof Range, Wild Horse Plains, Kallora, Avon, Long Plains.
- What is the population of Inkerman?
- The population of Inkerman is approximately 23 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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