Nurom at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
33
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Nurom.
The postcode for Nurom is 5523 (SA).
Nurom (5523) sits in the Barunga West region of South Australia.
Nurom has roughly 33 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
Nurom 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Nurom's population at 33, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (55% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
33
Median age
54
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
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)
$189/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
55%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
33
Median age: 54
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Nurom.
Local schools for Nurom
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Government School Catchment
Crystal Brook Primary School
Risdon Park Primary School
Solomontown Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Nurom.
- What is the Nurom postcode?
- Nurom is in the 5523 postcode, in SA, in the Barunga West region.
- Where is Nurom?
- Nurom is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5523, in the Barunga West region.
- What is the average rent in Nurom?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $189, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Nurom?
- There are 10 schools serving Nurom on this page, including Crystal Brook Primary School, Risdon Park Primary School, St Mark's College.
- How walkable is Nurom?
- Nurom has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Nurom?
- Nurom is close to Warnertown, Lower Broughton, Lower Broughton, Pirie East, Huddleston.
- What is the population of Nurom?
- The population of Nurom is approximately 33 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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