Barunga West
Jerusalem
Jerusalem at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
424
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Jerusalem.
Jerusalem (5554) sits in the Barunga West region of South Australia.
Jerusalem has roughly 424 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.
Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem's population at 424, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
424
Median age
38
Family households
76%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$273/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
424
Median age: 38
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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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 Jerusalem.
Local schools for Jerusalem
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Kadina Memorial School
Wallaroo Mines Primary School
Wallaroo Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Jerusalem.
- What is the Jerusalem postcode?
- Jerusalem is in the 5554 postcode, in SA, in the Barunga West region.
- What is the average rent in Jerusalem?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $273.
- What schools are in Jerusalem?
- There are 5 schools serving Jerusalem on this page, including Kadina Memorial School, Wallaroo Mines Primary School, Harvest Christian College.
- How walkable is Jerusalem?
- Jerusalem has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Jerusalem?
- Jerusalem is close to Matta Flat, Kadina, Wallaroo Mines, Jericho, New Town.
- What is the population of Jerusalem?
- Jerusalem has approximately 424 residents. The median age is 38.
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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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