Barunga West
Wallaroo Mines
Wallaroo Mines at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
408
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Wallaroo Mines.
Wallaroo Mines (5554) sits in the Barunga West region of South Australia.
Wallaroo Mines has roughly 408 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Wallaroo Mines 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 2 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wallaroo Mines's population at 408, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
408
Median age
46
Family households
67%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$260/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
408
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
14
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
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wallaroo Mines.
Local schools for Wallaroo Mines
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Wallaroo Mines Primary School
Kadina Memorial School
Wallaroo Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Wallaroo Mines.
- What is the Wallaroo Mines postcode?
- Wallaroo Mines is in the 5554 postcode, in SA, in the Barunga West region.
- What is the average rent in Wallaroo Mines?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $260.
- What schools are in Wallaroo Mines?
- There are 5 schools serving Wallaroo Mines on this page, including Wallaroo Mines Primary School, Kadina Memorial School, Harvest Christian College.
- How walkable is Wallaroo Mines?
- Wallaroo Mines has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Wallaroo Mines?
- Wallaroo Mines is close to Matta Flat, Jericho, Jerusalem, Kadina, New Town.
- What is the population of Wallaroo Mines?
- Wallaroo Mines has approximately 408 residents. The median age is 46.
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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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