Ponde at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
59
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Ponde.
The postcode for Ponde is 5238 (SA).
Ponde (5238) sits in the Karoonda East Murray region of South Australia.
Ponde has roughly 59 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Ponde 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.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ponde's population at 59, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (57% family, 33% lone person).
Population
59
Median age
54
Family households
57%
Lone person
33%
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)
$215/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$155/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
59
Median age: 54
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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.
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Education
Schools in Ponde.
Local schools for Ponde
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Government School Catchment
Mannum Community College
Mypolonga Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Ponde.
- What is the Ponde postcode?
- Ponde is in the 5238 postcode, in SA, in the Karoonda East Murray region.
- Where is Ponde?
- Ponde is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5238, in the Karoonda East Murray region.
- What is the average rent in Ponde?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $215, for units it's $155.
- What schools are in Ponde?
- There are 2 schools serving Ponde on this page, including Mannum Community College, Mypolonga Primary School.
- How walkable is Ponde?
- Ponde has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ponde?
- Ponde is close to Wall, Wall Flat, Zadows Landing, Port Mannum, Pompoota.
- What is the population of Ponde?
- The population of Ponde is approximately 59 (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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