Custon at a glance
Population
19
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Custon.
The postcode for Custon is 5269 (SA).
Custon (5269) sits in the Tatiara region of South Australia.
Custon has roughly 19 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Custon's population at 19, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
19
Median age
36
Family households
100%
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)
$138/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
19
Median age: 36
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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
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Custon.
Local schools for Custon
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Government School Catchment
Bordertown Primary School
Bordertown High School
Mundulla Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Custon.
- What is the Custon postcode?
- Custon is in the 5269 postcode, in SA, in the Tatiara region.
- Where is Custon?
- Custon is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5269, in the Tatiara region.
- What is the average rent in Custon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $138, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Custon?
- There are 5 schools serving Custon on this page, including Bordertown Primary School, Bordertown High School, Mundulla Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Custon?
- Custon is close to Pooginagoric, Wolseley, Cangara, Bangham, Pine Hill.
- What is the population of Custon?
- The population of Custon is approximately 19 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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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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