Colton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
24
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Colton.
The postcode for Colton is 5670 (SA).
Colton (5670) sits in the Elliston region of South Australia.
Colton has roughly 24 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.
Colton 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Colton's population at 24, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (150% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
24
Median age
51
Family households
83%
Lone person
33%
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)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
150%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
24
Median age: 51
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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 Colton.
Local schools for Colton
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Government School Catchment
Elliston Area School
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Frequently asked
About Colton.
- What is the Colton postcode?
- Colton is in the 5670 postcode, in SA, in the Elliston region.
- Where is Colton?
- Colton is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5670, in the Elliston region.
- What is the average rent in Colton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
- What schools are in Colton?
- There are 1 schools serving Colton on this page, including Elliston Area School.
- How walkable is Colton?
- Colton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Colton?
- Colton is close to Mount Joy, Talia, Mount Wedge, Elliston, Bramfield.
- What is the population of Colton?
- The population of Colton is approximately 24 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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