Wattle Range
Caveton
Caveton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
36
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Caveton.
Caveton (5291) sits in the Wattle Range region of South Australia.
Caveton has roughly 36 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.
Caveton 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Caveton's population at 36, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (106% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
36
Median age
52
Family households
82%
Lone person
18%
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)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
106%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
36
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Caveton.
Local schools for Caveton
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Government School Catchment
Yahl Primary School
Allendale East Area School
Grant High School
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Frequently asked
About Caveton.
- What is the Caveton postcode?
- Caveton is in the 5291 postcode, in SA, in the Wattle Range region.
- What is the average rent in Caveton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Caveton?
- There are 16 schools serving Caveton on this page, including Yahl Primary School, Allendale East Area School, Grant High School.
- How walkable is Caveton?
- Caveton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Caveton?
- Caveton is close to Wye, O B Flat, Ob Flat, Yahl, Mount Schank.
- What is the population of Caveton?
- Caveton has approximately 36 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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