Barunga West

Wallaroo Mines

SA5554

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.

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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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

408

Median age: 46

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

14

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY13 (92.9%)
OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON1 (7.1%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

5

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Wallaroo Mines.

Local schools for Wallaroo Mines

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Government School Catchment

Wallaroo Mines Primary School

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Kadina Memorial School

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Wallaroo Primary School

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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.

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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