Barmera
SA 5345 · Berri Barmera
2,884 (2021) → 2,933 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Barmera is a declining suburb in Berri Barmera, SA 5345, about 188km from Adelaide CBD. Recent property sales in Barmera are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 185km inland. Barmera has an overall score of 14/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 89/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5345 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.12%), Greece (2.22%), India (1.7%), Philippines (1.42%), Italy (0.69%)
Top languages: Greek (4.4%), Punjabi (1.14%), Filipino (1.04%), Italian (0.55%), Tagalog (0.45%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for SA. Median weekly rents:
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 954 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 957
- Barmera Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 925
Nearby (within 10km)
- Cobdogla Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 983
- Glossop Community SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 845
- Rivergum Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 7.5kmICSEA 1006
- Monash Primary and PreschoolPrimary · Government · 8.5kmICSEA 961
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Barmera
Is Barmera safe?
Barmera has a residential safety score of 89/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,646 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Barmera from Adelaide CBD?
Barmera is about 187.5 km from Adelaide CBD.
What schools are in Barmera?
Barmera has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 941 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Barmera?
Barmera has a transport score of 0/100.