Cleland at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
6,389
Median age 62
The brief
What to know about Cleland.
The postcode for Cleland is 5152 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Cleland (5152) sits in the Mitcham region of South Australia.
Cleland has roughly 6,389 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Cleland 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.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 5 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cleland's population at 6,389, with a median age of 62. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
6,389
Median age
62
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$295/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
6,389
Median age: 62
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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
80
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cleland.
Local schools for Cleland
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Government School Catchment
Crafers Primary School
Uraidla Primary School
Burnside Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Cleland.
- What is the Cleland postcode?
- Cleland is in the 5152 postcode, in SA, in the City of Mitcham region.
- Where is Cleland?
- Cleland is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5152. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Mitcham region.
- What is the average rent in Cleland?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $295.
- What schools are in Cleland?
- There are 20 schools serving Cleland on this page, including Crafers Primary School, St Catherine's School, Seymour College.
- How walkable is Cleland?
- Cleland has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 80.
- What suburbs are near Cleland?
- Cleland is close to Mount Lofty, Eagle On The Hill, Waterfall Gully, Greenhill, Leawood Gardens.
- What is the population of Cleland?
- The population of Cleland is approximately 6,389 (2021 Census). The median age is 62.
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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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