Plumbago at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
169
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Plumbago.
The postcode for Plumbago is 5440 (SA).
Plumbago (5440) sits in the Peterborough region of South Australia.
Plumbago has roughly 169 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Plumbago 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Plumbago's population at 169, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
169
Median age
49
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$75/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$64/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
169
Median age: 49
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Plumbago.
Frequently asked
About Plumbago.
- What is the Plumbago postcode?
- Plumbago is in the 5440 postcode, in SA, in the Peterborough region.
- Where is Plumbago?
- Plumbago is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5440, in the Peterborough region.
- What is the average rent in Plumbago?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $75, for units it's $64.
- How walkable is Plumbago?
- Plumbago has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Plumbago?
- Plumbago is close to Mount Victor Station, Weekeroo, Bimbowrie, Outalpa, Kalabity.
- What is the population of Plumbago?
- The population of Plumbago is approximately 169 (2021 Census). 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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