Tungkillo at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
342
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Tungkillo.
The postcode for Tungkillo is 5236 (SA).
Tungkillo (5236) sits in the Mount Barker region of South Australia.
Tungkillo has roughly 342 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Tungkillo 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.
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 1 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tungkillo's population at 342, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
342
Median age
45
Family households
67%
Lone person
31%
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)
$750/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
342
Median age: 45
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
7
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 Tungkillo.
Local schools for Tungkillo
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Government School Catchment
Palmer Primary School
Non-Government Schools
Mount Torrens Christian School
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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 Tungkillo.
- What is the Tungkillo postcode?
- Tungkillo is in the 5236 postcode, in SA, in the District Council of Mount Barker region.
- Where is Tungkillo?
- Tungkillo is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5236, in the District Council of Mount Barker region.
- What is the average rent in Tungkillo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $750, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Tungkillo?
- There are 2 schools serving Tungkillo on this page, including Mount Torrens Christian School, Palmer Primary School.
- How walkable is Tungkillo?
- Tungkillo has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tungkillo?
- Tungkillo is close to Palmer, Mount Torrens, Rockleigh, Birdwood, Harrogate.
- What is the population of Tungkillo?
- The population of Tungkillo is approximately 342 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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