Barunga West
Port Broughton
Port Broughton at a glance
Median house
$286,000
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,312
Median age 62
About
Welcome to Port Broughton.
Port Broughton (5522) sits in the Barunga West region of South Australia. The median house here is $286,000, well below the South Australia median of around $720K.
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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Houses change hands at $286,000 on a typical sale, well below the South Australia median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $57,000. Prices are well below the South Australia median, which keeps Port Broughton on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$286,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$580/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$275/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
$286,000
$205,920
1,312
Median age: 62
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 10.55% (median rent $580/wk against a $286,000 price tag). Units yield 6.94% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (20%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA · Dec 202510.55%
Based on $286,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA · Dec 20256.94%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202671%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
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
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Port Broughton Area School
Bute Early Learning and Primary School
Snowtown Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Port Broughton.
- What is the median house price in Port Broughton?
- The median house price in Port Broughton, SA 5522 is $286,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Port Broughton postcode?
- Port Broughton is in the 5522 postcode, in SA, in the Barunga West region.
- What is the average rent in Port Broughton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $580, for units it's $275.
- 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?
- Port Broughton has approximately 1,312 residents. 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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