Barmera SA 5345
Located in South Australia, Barmera sits 228 km from Adelaide CBD, around 2 hours 30 minutes by car. The town has 2,884 residents, a median age of 49, and a median household income of $53,924 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. The town fell 2.4% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $200 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,028. Barmera is characterised by high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. Of 2 schools within the town boundary, 1 ranks above the state average, and walkability is moderate.
Is Barmera a good town?
Barmera scores a C (41/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on transit, weaker on community.
Mixed results
2 schools · 1 above peer schools
Very walkable
Walkability 63/100 · 228.2 km · 152 min drive to Adelaide
Median available
Median $420K
Moderate crime risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 65/100
Highly disadvantaged
SEIFA decile 1/10 · median age 49 · 2,884 residents
Liveability Rating
41 / 100 · Ranked #371 in SAEach bar is Barmera's rank among SA suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
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Our score
41 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataBarmera's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $420,000, roughly 32% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$420,000
7% below its 3 neighbours (median $450,000)
Based on 72 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 31 days — median across 23 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 5 sales $327K
- 3 bed 46 sales $438K
- 4 bed 14 sales $482K
Units
$305,000
Based on only 8 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Typically sold in 49 days — median across 4 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 8 sales $305K
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Barmera are currently listed at around $585,000 on average. Based on 19 houses listed in the past six months.
$585K
19 houses listed in the last 6 months.
21 of the suburb's 1,241 dwellings (1.7%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Barmera rent for around $350 a week on average, based on 5 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
$350/wk
5 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
6 rentals advertised against an estimated 377 rented homes (1.6%) in the last 6 months.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025150 Affordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 20% of its income on the median rent in postcode 5345.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$350/week ($18,000 a year) on a $585,000 median
Based on a small sample (5 listings) — indicative only.
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Is Barmera safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Barmera sits in the moderate band, with 118 incidents recorded in 2026 — down roughly 11% on the prior year.
118 offences
11.3% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20254 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the town carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. This state’s crash data does not name the road.
Schools
Two schools serve Barmera, and the cohort skews above peer-suburb performance. Barmera Primary School leads the pack.
- • 199 students across 2 schools (avg 100)
- • Sectors: 1 Government, 1 Catholic
- • ICSEA 925-957, median 941 (below the national baseline of 1000)
- • Largest: Barmera Primary School (132 students)
Primary
Walkability
Barmera is somewhat walkable on foot — at 63/100, a short cluster of errands work on foot but most trips still benefit from a car.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Barmera.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 4%
- Premises covered
- 1,626
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Berri Barmera: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this town alone — this town's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 9 small areas inside this town and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 4 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this town rank well above the average and parts well below it.
Barmera is home to about 2,900 residents, with a median age of 49, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $54,000 a year, with unemployment at 5.8%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
2,884
Median Age
49
Median Household Income
$53,924/yr
Census Median Rent
$200/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,028/mo
Avg Household Size
2.1
Median Personal Income
$30,056/yr
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
Unoccupied Dwellings
15.8%
Total Dwellings
1,241
Owner-Occupier Rate
69.6%
Houses
84.0%
Rental Stress
19.3%
Mortgage Stress
22.9%
Work From Home
8.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
75 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 7 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 352 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 80.9%
- English Spoken at Home
- 85.4%
- Employment Rate
- 45.2%
- Completed Year 12
- 29.2%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
42 residents (1.5%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
7.1% of residents (197) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Adelaide (170).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 2,765 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,770 a year through Berri Barmera based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 65%
- Environmental 30%
- Residential 3%
- Parks and recreation 1%
- Zones under 1% 1%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the town around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Berri Barmera
In the year to August 2026, 23 new dwellings were approved across Berri Barmera. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses.
Climate & Setting
from Loxton Research Centre, 24.1 kmDry climate — very hot summers, cold winters with occasional frost.
- Elevation
- 30 m
- above sea level, at the town centre
- Annual rainfall
- 256 mm
- 42 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 32.1°C
- 38 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 4.5°C
- 16 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the town centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 5345, 7 of 3,446 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.4% (47 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.6%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 5345, 1,138 rooftop-solar systems totalling 7.7 MW have been installed since 2001, against 1,700 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 48 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$15,000 for new homes.
No purchase-price cap. Stamp duty is fully exempted for eligible first-home buyers as a separate concession.
Mortgage repayments
Conveyance duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with RevenueSA
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Tony Pasin Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tony Pasin | 37.0% | 63.0% | +3.6 |
| 2022 | Tony Pasin | 33.4% | 66.6% | -2.3 |
| 2019 | Tony Pasin | 31.1% | 68.9% | +5.1 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact town's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Tim Whetstone Liberal Party
Next state election: 16 March 2030.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tim Whetstone LP | 56.0% |
| 2022 | Tim Whetstone LP | 67.2% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2024, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this town's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of South Australia.
Looking at a specific address in Barmera?
Every figure above is a town average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 2,884 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Barmera
Is Barmera a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Barmera is moderate (65/100, ranked against other SA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Barmera?
Barmera has no recorded bushfire history. These are town-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Barmera a good place to live?
Barmera has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of C (41/100), ranked against other SA suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Barmera?
Barmera, SA had a population of 2,884 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Barmera, SA?
The postcode for Barmera, SA is 5345.
How far is Barmera from Adelaide?
Barmera is 228 km from Adelaide CBD by road, about 152 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Barmera?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Barmera was $53,924 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Barmera?
The median advertised rent in Barmera is $350 a week for houses (5 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Barmera?
The median age of residents in Barmera was 49 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Barmera?
There are 2 schools inside the Barmera boundary: 1 above and 1 at similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Barmera walkable?
Barmera scores 63/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it somewhat walkable. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Barmera?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Barmera, Loxton Research Centre (24.1 km away), summer days average 32.1°C, winter nights 4.5°C, 256 mm of rain a year over 42 rainy days, and 38 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Barmera?
First-home buyers in SA may be eligible for $15,000 towards new homes. The grant is administered by RevenueSA; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Barmera belong to?
Barmera sits within the Berri Barmera local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Barmera?
The average residential rates bill through Berri Barmera is $1,770 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Barmera?
Across Berri Barmera, 23 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Barmera in?
Barmera sits within the federal Division of Barker, currently held by Tony Pasin (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2026
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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