Balgowan at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
92
Median age 60
The brief
What to know about Balgowan.
The postcode for Balgowan is 5573 (SA).
Balgowan (5573) sits in the Yorke Peninsula region of South Australia.
Balgowan has roughly 92 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Balgowan scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Balgowan's population at 92, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (51% family, 34% lone person).
Population
92
Median age
60
Family households
51%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$180/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$153/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
92
Median age: 60
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Balgowan.
Local schools for Balgowan
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Government School Catchment
Central Yorke School
Non-Government Schools
Maitland Lutheran School
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Frequently asked
About Balgowan.
- What is the Balgowan postcode?
- Balgowan is in the 5573 postcode, in SA, in the Yorke Peninsula region.
- Where is Balgowan?
- Balgowan is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5573, in the Yorke Peninsula region.
- What is the average rent in Balgowan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $180, for units it's $153.
- What schools are in Balgowan?
- There are 2 schools serving Balgowan on this page, including Central Yorke School, Maitland Lutheran School.
- How walkable is Balgowan?
- Balgowan has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Balgowan?
- Balgowan is close to Chinaman Wells, Chinamen Wells, Point Pearce, Nalyappa, Maitland.
- What is the population of Balgowan?
- The population of Balgowan is approximately 92 (2021 Census). The median age is 60.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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