Barunga West
Matta Flat
Matta Flat at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
82
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Matta Flat.
Matta Flat (5554) sits in the Barunga West region of South Australia.
Matta Flat has roughly 82 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Matta Flat 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 Matta Flat's population at 82, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
82
Median age
43
Family households
86%
Lone person
28%
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
83%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
82
Median age: 43
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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
Education
Schools in Matta Flat.
Local schools for Matta Flat
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Wallaroo Mines Primary School
Kadina Memorial School
Wallaroo Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Matta Flat.
- What is the Matta Flat postcode?
- Matta Flat is in the 5554 postcode, in SA, in the Barunga West region.
- What is the average rent in Matta Flat?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $125.
- What schools are in Matta Flat?
- There are 5 schools serving Matta Flat on this page, including Wallaroo Mines Primary School, Kadina Memorial School, Harvest Christian College.
- How walkable is Matta Flat?
- Matta Flat has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Matta Flat?
- Matta Flat is close to Jerusalem, Wallaroo Mines, Kadina, Jericho, New Town.
- What is the population of Matta Flat?
- Matta Flat has approximately 82 residents. The median age is 43.
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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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