Echunga, SA 5153 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Echunga is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5153, home to 1,219 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Alexandrina local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 23 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,219
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $2,090 /week
- Median personal income
- $887 /week
- Median family income
- $2,322 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Mount Barker
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - Central and Hills
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mayo
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $320 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,761
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Echunga Primary School
- Mount Barker South Primary School
- Mount Barker High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 10 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 12 bus stops
- Stop 58 Adelaide Rd - West side
- Stop 58 Adelaide Rd - East side
- Stop 59 Meadows Rd - East side
- Stop 59 Meadows Rd - West side
- Stop 57 Adelaide Rd - West side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 pubs and bars
- 2 parks and reserves
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 525 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 24.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 99.2% of the 497 resolvable premises in Echunga. 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.
- Fibre to the Node: 0.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 99.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 79 across postcode 5153 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 26 violent offences, 22 theft, 16 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Echunga?
Echunga (SA 5153) had 1,219 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Mount Barker local government area.
What is the median rent in Echunga?
The median advertised rent in Echunga is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Echunga?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Echunga covering government sectors. Nearest include: Echunga Primary School (0.8 km), Mount Barker South Primary School (6.4 km), Mount Barker High School (6.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Echunga?
Echunga is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Echunga?
Across postcode 5153, 79 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (26), theft (22), property damage (16). 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 Echunga?
In Echunga, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (24.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Echunga?
12 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Echunga centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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