South Hummocks at a glance
Population
30
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about South Hummocks.
The postcode for South Hummocks is 5550 (SA).
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.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 independent.
Who lives here
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%
Lone person
–
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)
$223/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$230/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
30
Median age: 32
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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
Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in South Hummocks.
Local schools for South Hummocks
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Government School Catchment
Port Wakefield Primary School
Bute Early Learning and Primary School
Snowtown Primary School
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Frequently asked
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 regional suburb in SA, postcode 5550, in the Barunga West region.
- What is the average rent in South Hummocks?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $223, for units it's $230.
- 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 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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