Wandearah at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,944
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Wandearah.
The postcode for Wandearah is 5523 (SA).
Wandearah (5523) sits in the Barunga West region of South Australia.
Wandearah has roughly 1,944 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Wandearah 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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wandearah's population at 1,944, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
1,944
Median age
49
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$189/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$161/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,944
Median age: 49
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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 Wandearah.
Local schools for Wandearah
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Government School Catchment
Risdon Park Primary School
Airdale Primary School
Crystal Brook Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Wandearah.
- What is the Wandearah postcode?
- Wandearah is in the 5523 postcode, in SA, in the Barunga West region.
- Where is Wandearah?
- Wandearah is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5523, in the Barunga West region.
- What is the average rent in Wandearah?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $189, for units it's $161.
- What schools are in Wandearah?
- There are 16 schools serving Wandearah on this page, including Mid North Christian College, St Mark's College, Risdon Park Primary School.
- How walkable is Wandearah?
- Wandearah has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wandearah?
- Wandearah is close to Wandearah West, Lower Broughton, Lower Broughton, Clements Gap, Wandearah East.
- What is the population of Wandearah?
- The population of Wandearah is approximately 1,944 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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