Frome Downs at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
9
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Frome Downs.
The postcode for Frome Downs is 5440 (SA).
Frome Downs (5440) sits in the Peterborough region of South Australia.
Frome Downs has roughly 9 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Frome Downs 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 Frome Downs's population at 9, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Lone-person households are notable here (75%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
9
Median age
38
Family households
–
Lone person
75%
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)
$75/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$64/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
100%
At a deeper level
9
Median age: 38
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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Frequently asked
About Frome Downs.
- What is the Frome Downs postcode?
- Frome Downs is in the 5440 postcode, in SA, in the Peterborough region.
- Where is Frome Downs?
- Frome Downs is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5440, in the Peterborough region.
- What is the average rent in Frome Downs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $75, for units it's $64.
- How walkable is Frome Downs?
- Frome Downs has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Frome Downs?
- Frome Downs is close to Lake Frome, Wooltana, Quinyambie.
- What is the population of Frome Downs?
- The population of Frome Downs is approximately 9 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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