Barunga West
Port Wakefield
Port Wakefield at a glance
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
661
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Port Wakefield.
Port Wakefield (5550) sits in the Barunga West region of South Australia.
Port Wakefield has roughly 661 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Port Wakefield scores 16/100 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Port Wakefield's population at 661, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (55% own, 38% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (41%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
661
Median age
44
Family households
57%
Lone person
41%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$485/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$365/wk
Owner occupied
55%
Renter occupied
38%
At a deeper level
661
Median age: 44
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
85
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.
16
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Port Wakefield.
Local schools for Port Wakefield
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Government School Catchment
Port Wakefield Primary School
Balaklava High School
Balaklava Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Port Wakefield.
- What is the Port Wakefield postcode?
- Port Wakefield is in the 5550 postcode, in SA, in the Barunga West region.
- What is the average rent in Port Wakefield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $485, for units it's $365.
- What schools are in Port Wakefield?
- There are 7 schools serving Port Wakefield on this page, including Port Wakefield Primary School, Horizon Christian School, Balaklava High School.
- How walkable is Port Wakefield?
- Port Wakefield has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Port Wakefield?
- Port Wakefield is close to Beaufort, Port Arthur, Port Arthur, Proof Range, Clinton.
- What is the population of Port Wakefield?
- Port Wakefield has approximately 661 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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