South Hummocks, SA 5550

Barunga WestAll suburbs in postcode 5550

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Median house price

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What to know about South Hummocks

South Hummocks (5550) sits in the Barunga West region of South Australia.

South Hummocks has roughly 30 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters.

What it’s like to live here

Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 402 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 independent.

Schools in South Hummocks

Schools serving South Hummocks: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Port Wakefield Primary School

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Bute Early Learning and Primary School

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Snowtown Primary School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Demographics

The 2021 Census put South Hummocks's population at 30, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population
30
Median age
32
Family households
100%
Owner occupied
58%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

2 offences recorded in 2025-26

Top offence categories
OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY2 (100.0%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of June 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
402 mm
Hottest month, avg max
30.6°C
Coldest month, avg min
5.3°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about South Hummocks

What is the South Hummocks postcode?
South Hummocks is in the 5550 postcode, in SA, in the Barunga West region.
Where is South Hummocks?
South Hummocks is a suburb in the Barunga West area, SA 5550.
What schools are in South Hummocks?
There are 10 schools serving South Hummocks on this page, including Port Wakefield Primary School, Bute Early Learning and Primary School, Snowtown Primary School.
What suburbs are near South Hummocks?
South Hummocks is close to Lochiel, Ninnes, Nantawarra, Port Arthur, Port Arthur.
What is the population of South Hummocks?
The population of South Hummocks is approximately 30 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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