Barunga West
Ward Hill
Ward Hill at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
52
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Ward Hill.
Ward Hill (5522) sits in the Barunga West region of South Australia.
Ward Hill has roughly 52 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Ward Hill 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 4 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ward Hill's population at 52, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
52
Median age
53
Family households
67%
Lone person
21%
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)
$225/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$175/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
52
Median age: 53
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Ward Hill.
Local schools for Ward Hill
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Government School Catchment
Port Broughton Area School
Bute Early Learning and Primary School
Snowtown Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Ward Hill.
- What is the Ward Hill postcode?
- Ward Hill is in the 5522 postcode, in SA, in the Barunga West region.
- What is the average rent in Ward Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $225, for units it's $175.
- What schools are in Ward Hill?
- There are 8 schools serving Ward Hill on this page, including Port Broughton Area School, Bute Early Learning and Primary School, Harvest Christian College.
- How walkable is Ward Hill?
- Ward Hill has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ward Hill?
- Ward Hill is close to Port Broughton, Alford, Dowling, Wokurna, Fisherman Bay.
- What is the population of Ward Hill?
- Ward Hill has approximately 52 residents. The median age is 53.
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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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