Port Broughton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,312
Median age 62
The brief
What to know about Port Broughton.
The postcode for Port Broughton is 5522 (SA).
Port Broughton (5522) sits in the Barunga West region of South Australia.
Port Broughton has roughly 1,312 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Port Broughton 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 4 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Port Broughton's population at 1,312, with a median age of 62. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,312
Median age
62
Family households
62%
Lone person
37%
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)
$470/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$495/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
1,312
Median age: 62
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
9
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Port Broughton.
Local schools for Port Broughton
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Government School Catchment
Port Broughton Area School
Bute Early Learning and Primary School
Snowtown Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Port Broughton.
- What is the Port Broughton postcode?
- Port Broughton is in the 5522 postcode, in SA, in the Barunga West region.
- Where is Port Broughton?
- Port Broughton is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5522, in the Barunga West region.
- What is the average rent in Port Broughton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $470, for units it's $495.
- What schools are in Port Broughton?
- There are 5 schools serving Port Broughton on this page, including Port Broughton Area School, Bute Early Learning and Primary School, Snowtown Primary School.
- How walkable is Port Broughton?
- Port Broughton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Port Broughton?
- Port Broughton is close to Fisherman Bay, Ward Hill, Mundoora, Clements Gap, Wokurna.
- What is the population of Port Broughton?
- The population of Port Broughton is approximately 1,312 (2021 Census). The median age is 62.
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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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