Freeling at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,688
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Freeling.
The postcode for Freeling is 5372 (SA).
Freeling (5372) sits in the Light region of South Australia.
Freeling has roughly 2,688 residents, with a young-family 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.
Freeling 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.
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 13 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Freeling's population at 2,688, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,688
Median age
33
Family households
81%
Lone person
16%
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)
$490/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$395/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
2,688
Median age: 33
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
30
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
Education
Schools in Freeling.
Local schools for Freeling
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Freeling Primary School
Greenock Primary School
Roseworthy 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 Freeling.
- What is the Freeling postcode?
- Freeling is in the 5372 postcode, in SA, in the Light Regional Council region.
- Where is Freeling?
- Freeling is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5372, in the Light Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Freeling?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $490, for units it's $395.
- What schools are in Freeling?
- There are 20 schools serving Freeling on this page, including Freeling Primary School, Greenock Primary School, Roseworthy Primary School.
- How walkable is Freeling?
- Freeling has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Freeling?
- Freeling is close to Shea Oak Log, Morn Hill, Daveyston, Fords, Templers.
- What is the population of Freeling?
- The population of Freeling is approximately 2,688 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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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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