Barunga West
Jericho
Jericho at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
17
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Jericho.
Jericho (5554) sits in the Barunga West region of South Australia.
Jericho has roughly 17 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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What it’s like to live here.
Jericho 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 2 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Jericho's population at 17, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (122% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (67%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
17
Median age
49
Family households
56%
Lone person
67%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$125/wk
Owner occupied
122%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
17
Median age: 49
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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
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Jericho.
Local schools for Jericho
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Government School Catchment
Wallaroo Mines Primary School
Kadina Memorial School
Wallaroo Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Jericho.
- What is the Jericho postcode?
- Jericho is in the 5554 postcode, in SA, in the Barunga West region.
- What is the average rent in Jericho?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $125.
- What schools are in Jericho?
- There are 5 schools serving Jericho on this page, including Wallaroo Mines Primary School, Kadina Memorial School, Harvest Christian College.
- How walkable is Jericho?
- Jericho has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Jericho?
- Jericho is close to Wallaroo Mines, New Town, Matta Flat, Jerusalem, Kadina.
- What is the population of Jericho?
- Jericho has approximately 17 residents. The median age is 49.
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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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