Barunga West

Snowtown

SA5520

Snowtown at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

425

Median age 54

The brief

What to know about Snowtown.

Snowtown (5520) sits in the Barunga West region of South Australia.

Snowtown has roughly 425 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly 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.

Snowtown 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Snowtown's population at 425, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (44%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Population

425

Median age

54

Family households

52%

Lone person

44%

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)

$150/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$150/wk

Owner occupied

77%

Renter occupied

19%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

425

Median age: 54

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

16

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY12 (75.0%)
OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON4 (25.0%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Snowtown.

Local schools for Snowtown

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Government School Catchment

Snowtown Primary School

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Brinkworth Primary and Early Childhood Centre

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Bute Early Learning and Primary School

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Frequently asked

About Snowtown.

What is the Snowtown postcode?
Snowtown is in the 5520 postcode, in SA, in the Barunga West region.
What is the average rent in Snowtown?
The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $150.
What schools are in Snowtown?
There are 9 schools serving Snowtown on this page, including Snowtown Primary School, Brinkworth Primary and Early Childhood Centre, Bute Early Learning and Primary School.
How walkable is Snowtown?
Snowtown has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Snowtown?
Snowtown is close to Gleeson Hill, Barunga Gap, Burnsfield, Bumbunga, Hope Gap.
What is the population of Snowtown?
Snowtown has approximately 425 residents. The median age is 54.

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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