Northern Areas

Caltowie

SA5490

Caltowie at a glance

Median house

$114,000

Median unit

$82,080

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

122

Median age 40

About

Welcome to Caltowie.

Caltowie is a suburb in South Australia.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$114,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $82,080.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$130/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$190/wk

Owner occupied

92%

Renter occupied

8%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: Consumer and Business Services SA

$114,000

Median Unit PriceSource: Consumer and Business Services SA

$82,080

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

122

Median age: 40

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Gross Yield (House)

Source: Consumer and Business Services SA

5.93%

Based on $114,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: Consumer and Business Services SA

12.04%

Based on $82,080 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: Consumer and Business Services SA

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: Consumer and Business Services SA

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

92%

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: Consumer and Business Services SA

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

Who lives here

Demographics.

Population

122

Median age

40

Family households

79%

Lone person

13%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Caltowie.

Local schools for Caltowie

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Jamestown Community School

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Gladstone Primary School

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Gladstone High School

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Frequently asked

About Caltowie.

What is the median house price in Caltowie?
The median house price in Caltowie, SA 5490 is $114,000. The median unit price is $82,080. Annual growth is +0.0%.
What is the Caltowie postcode?
Caltowie is in the 5490 postcode, in SA, 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?
Caltowie has approximately 122 residents. The median age is 40.

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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