Barmera SA

Postcode 5345 · Berri Barmera LGA

Barmera is a smaller suburb in South Australia within the Berri Barmera local government area (postcode 5345). With a population of 2,884, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 49. Households earn a median income of $54K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are labourers, managers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, German.

Units have a median price of $190,000 (+5.6% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $340. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 9.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,028.

Barmera is served by 2 schools, including 2 primary. The average ICSEA score is 941, which is below the national average of 1,000. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Berri Barmera LGA is moderate at 4,646 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Barmera offers a gross rental yield of 9.3%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($190K/$950K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 3.5x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +5.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield9.3% High Yield
Price vs State$190K/$950K Below Median
Affordability3.5x Affordable
Price Momentum+5.6% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$47,097
Mean Income$52,583
Earners4,094
YoY Change-0.8%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN UNIT
$190K
5.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$200
POPULATION
2,884
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age49
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$1,037
Personal Income /wk$578
Mortgage /mth$1,028
CRIME (Berri Barmera LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,646
Total Incidents134
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA941
Total Students199
Government1
Catholic1
Barmera Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 925
St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 957
HOSPITALS (1)
Barmera Health Servicepublic
Data: 2023