Caltowie West at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
28
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Caltowie West.
The postcode for Caltowie West is 5490 (SA).
Caltowie West (5490) sits in the Northern Areas region of South Australia.
Caltowie West has roughly 28 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Caltowie West 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, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Caltowie West's population at 28, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (122% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (33% family, 33% lone person).
Population
28
Median age
56
Family households
33%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$130/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$111/wk
Owner occupied
122%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
28
Median age: 56
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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.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Caltowie West.
Local schools for Caltowie West
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Government School Catchment
Laura Primary School
Gladstone Primary School
Gladstone High School
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Frequently asked
About Caltowie West.
- What is the Caltowie West postcode?
- Caltowie West is in the 5490 postcode, in SA, in the Northern Areas region.
- Where is Caltowie West?
- Caltowie West is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5490, in the Northern Areas region.
- What is the average rent in Caltowie West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $130, for units it's $111.
- What schools are in Caltowie West?
- There are 4 schools serving Caltowie West on this page, including Laura Primary School, St Joseph's Parish School, Gladstone Primary School.
- How walkable is Caltowie West?
- Caltowie West has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Caltowie West?
- Caltowie West is close to Stone Hut, Caltowie North, Laura, Hornsdale, Caltowie.
- What is the population of Caltowie West?
- The population of Caltowie West is approximately 28 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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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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