Poonunda is a property located on the eastern side of the Nothern Mount Lofty Ranges approximately 20 km northeast of Burra. The property is located in ecologically transitional country, where diversity of birds and other biota is often maximised. From west to east, the property starts in higher rainfall country (350 mm) on the eastern slopes of the ranges (Flinders Lofty Block bioregion) but then descends to a wide depositional plain (Murray Darling Depression bioregion) with low annual rainfall (230 mm).

This Account is focused on the higher rainfall part of the property, which is located within the Olary Spur subregion. The Account area supports large tracts of grassy/shrubby mallee woodland, including a "Heritage Agreement" private conservation area of about 400 ha. In total, these woodlands cover about 14% of the property, enhancing connection of habitat between a number of conservation areas in the vicinity, including Caroona Conservation Park to the north and the well-known birding site, Red Banks Conservation Park to the south.

Woodland bird species that are known to occur on the property include Hooded Robin and Southern Whiteface. The addition of more shrubs and trees (e.g. as fenceline shelterbelts) would further enhance the ecological value of the property.