Mallala at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
1,042
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Mallala.
The postcode for Mallala is 5502 (SA).
Mallala (5502) sits in the Wakefield region of South Australia.
Mallala has roughly 1,042 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Mallala scores 4/100 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 5 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mallala's population at 1,042, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,042
Median age
37
Family households
68%
Lone person
24%
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)
$500/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$278/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
1,042
Median age: 37
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
25
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.
4
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Mallala.
Local schools for Mallala
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Government School Catchment
Mallala Primary School
Wasleys Primary School
Two Wells Primary School
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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 Mallala.
- What is the Mallala postcode?
- Mallala is in the 5502 postcode, in SA, in the Wakefield region.
- Where is Mallala?
- Mallala is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5502, in the Wakefield region.
- What is the average rent in Mallala?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $278.
- What schools are in Mallala?
- There are 5 schools serving Mallala on this page, including Mallala Primary School, Wasleys Primary School, Two Wells Primary School.
- How walkable is Mallala?
- Mallala has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mallala?
- Mallala is close to Redbanks, Dublin, Grace Plains, Calomba, Barabba.
- What is the population of Mallala?
- The population of Mallala is approximately 1,042 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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