Barunga West
Snowtown
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
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
425
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
16
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 Snowtown.
Local schools for Snowtown
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Government School Catchment
Snowtown Primary School
Brinkworth Primary and Early Childhood Centre
Bute Early Learning and Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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.
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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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