Ungarra, SA 5607 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Ungarra is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5607, home to 156 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Streaky Bay local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 197 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$100 /wk
Population156
Median age32
Area303.6 km²
To CBD197 km
LGATumby Bay

Demographics

Population
156
Median age
32 years
Median household income
$1,224 /week
Median personal income
$680 /week
Median family income
$1,562 /week
Average household size
2.8
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Tumby Bay
Statistical region (SA4)
South Australia - Outback
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Grey
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$100 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$939
Rent share of household income
8%

Schools

  • Ungarra Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 2 parks and reserves
  • 4 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (26.2°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (16.1°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 389 mm
  • Reference station: Mount Gambier Aero, 81.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 37 resolvable premises in Ungarra. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.

  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%

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: 112 across postcode 5607 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 7% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 34 violent offences, 25 theft, 22 break-ins.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Ungarra?

Ungarra (SA 5607) had 156 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 32. It sits within the Tumby Bay local government area.

What is the median rent in Ungarra?

The median advertised rent in Ungarra is $100/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Ungarra?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Ungarra covering government sectors. Nearest include: Ungarra Primary School (0.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Ungarra?

Ungarra is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Ungarra?

Across postcode 5607, 112 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (34), theft (25), break-ins (22). 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 Ungarra?

In Ungarra, mean daily temperatures range from 11.4°C to 21.3°C and annual rainfall is 389 mm measured at the Mount Gambier Aero weather station (81.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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