Wandearah West at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
17
Median age 27
The brief
What to know about Wandearah West.
The postcode for Wandearah West is 5523 (SA).
Wandearah West (5523) sits in the Barunga West region of South Australia.
Wandearah West has roughly 17 residents, with a young, transient demographic. 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.
Wandearah West 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 West's population at 17, with a median age of 27. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (125% 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
17
Median age
27
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)
$189/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$161/wk
Owner occupied
125%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
17
Median age: 27
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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 West.
Local schools for Wandearah West
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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 West.
- What is the Wandearah West postcode?
- Wandearah West is in the 5523 postcode, in SA, in the Barunga West region.
- Where is Wandearah West?
- Wandearah West is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5523, in the Barunga West region.
- What is the average rent in Wandearah West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $189, for units it's $161.
- What schools are in Wandearah West?
- There are 16 schools serving Wandearah West on this page, including Mid North Christian College, St Mark's College, Risdon Park Primary School.
- How walkable is Wandearah West?
- Wandearah West has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wandearah West?
- Wandearah West is close to Wandearah, Lower Broughton, Lower Broughton, Clements Gap, Wandearah East.
- What is the population of Wandearah West?
- The population of Wandearah West is approximately 17 (2021 Census). The median age is 27.
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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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