Wakefield - Barunga West, SA 5236
Room to breathe, on South Australia's regional rental market.
- Regional lifestyle
- $220/wk Median
- 20.2% Renters
Wakefield - Barunga West Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 9.5k
- Median age
- 48
- Median weekly rent
- $220
- To the CBD
- 117km
- Walkability
- 1
- Schools within 3 km
- 4
ABS 2021 Census
Wakefield - Barunga West Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Cafés
A steady run of local cafés along the main strip makes weekend mornings easy — coffee, brunch and a slow start within a short walk of most streets.
Community
A strong, settled community feel — long-term residents, an active neighbourhood association and a genuine sense of people looking out for each other.
Signature Spotlight
Country Lifestyle
Wakefield - Barunga West is a regional South Australia community of 9,500 residents, with 20.2% renting rather than owning and a median weekly rent of $220 — noticeably kinder to the budget than South Australia's capital. It's the kind of close-knit town where space and a slower pace are the trade-off for a longer drive to the bigger centres.
Around Wakefield - Barunga West
Wakefield - Barunga West Memorial Park
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Wakefield - Barunga West Showgrounds
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Wakefield - Barunga West
Real questions renters ask before moving to Wakefield - Barunga West.
Is Wakefield - Barunga West family-friendly for renters?
Wakefield - Barunga West has around 4 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $220/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Regional SA.
Is Wakefield - Barunga West walkable?
Wakefield - Barunga West carries a walkability score of 1.0/10 — most trips outside the immediate street rely on a car or public transport.
How far is Wakefield - Barunga West from South Australia's capital?
Wakefield - Barunga West is approximately 117km from South Australia's capital city. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 127-142 minutes.
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