Barabba, SA 5460 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Barabba is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5460, home to 135 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Adelaide Plains local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 69 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Population135
Median age36
Area66.3 km²
To CBD69 km
LGAAdelaide Plains

Demographics

Population
135
Median age
36 years
Median household income
$2,125 /week
Median personal income
$881 /week
Median family income
$2,218 /week
Average household size
2.9
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Adelaide Plains
Statistical region (SA4)
Barossa - Yorke - Mid North
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Grey
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median monthly mortgage
$1,651

Schools

  • Owen Primary School Primary · Government
  • Hamley Bridge Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.

Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (32.9°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (15.4°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 358 mm
  • Reference station: Whyalla Aero, 66.3 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 98.6% of the 73 resolvable premises in Barabba. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fixed Wireless: 98.6%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.4%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 11 across postcode 5460 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 52% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 6 violent offences, 3 vehicle theft, 1 property damage.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Barabba?

Barabba (SA 5460) had 135 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Adelaide Plains local government area.

Are there schools in Barabba?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Barabba covering government sectors. Nearest include: Owen Primary School (9 km), Hamley Bridge Primary School (9.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Barabba?

Barabba is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Barabba?

Across postcode 5460, 11 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (6), vehicle theft (3), property damage (1). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Barabba?

In Barabba, mean daily temperatures range from 9°C to 24.2°C and annual rainfall is 358 mm measured at the Whyalla Aero weather station (66.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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