Caltowie at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
122
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Caltowie.
The postcode for Caltowie is 5490 (SA).
Caltowie (5490) sits in the Northern Areas region of South Australia.
Caltowie has roughly 122 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Caltowie scores 0/100 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Caltowie's population at 122, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
122
Median age
40
Family households
79%
Lone person
13%
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)
$130/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$190/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
122
Median age: 40
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Caltowie.
Local schools for Caltowie
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Government School Catchment
Jamestown Community School
Gladstone Primary School
Gladstone High School
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Frequently asked
About Caltowie.
- What is the Caltowie postcode?
- Caltowie is in the 5490 postcode, in SA, in the Northern Areas region.
- Where is Caltowie?
- Caltowie is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5490, in the Northern Areas region.
- What is the average rent in Caltowie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $130, for units it's $190.
- What schools are in Caltowie?
- There are 6 schools serving Caltowie on this page, including Jamestown Community School, St James School, St Joseph's Parish School.
- How walkable is Caltowie?
- Caltowie has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Caltowie?
- Caltowie is close to Caltowie North, West Bundaleer, Caltowie West, Bundaleer North, Jamestown.
- What is the population of Caltowie?
- The population of Caltowie is approximately 122 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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