New Town at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
1,291
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about New Town.
The postcode for New Town is 5554 (SA).
New Town (5554) sits in the Barunga West region of South Australia.
New Town has roughly 1,291 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly 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.
New Town scores 10/100 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 New Town's population at 1,291, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,291
Median age
42
Family households
74%
Lone person
23%
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)
$500/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$242/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
1,291
Median age: 42
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
24
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.
10
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 New Town.
Local schools for New Town
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Government School Catchment
Wallaroo Mines Primary School
Kadina Memorial School
Wallaroo Primary School
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Frequently asked
About New Town.
- What is the New Town postcode?
- New Town is in the 5554 postcode, in SA, in the Barunga West region.
- Where is New Town?
- New Town is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5554, in the Barunga West region.
- What is the average rent in New Town?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $242.
- What schools are in New Town?
- There are 5 schools serving New Town on this page, including Wallaroo Mines Primary School, Kadina Memorial School, Harvest Christian College.
- How walkable is New Town?
- New Town has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near New Town?
- New Town is close to Jericho, Wallaroo Mines, Kadina, Matta Flat, Jerusalem.
- What is the population of New Town?
- The population of New Town is approximately 1,291 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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