Wakefield

Mallala

SA5502

Mallala at a glance

Walk score

4

Very car dependent

Population

1,042

Median age 37

The brief

What to know about Mallala.

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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Day to day

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

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$400/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$278/wk

Owner occupied

74%

Renter occupied

23%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,042

Median age: 37

Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

17

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY11 (64.7%)
OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON6 (35.3%)

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.

Walk Score

4

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Mallala.

Local schools for Mallala

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Mallala Primary School

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Wasleys Primary School

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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

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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.
What is the average rent in Mallala?
The median weekly rent for houses is $400, 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?
Mallala has approximately 1,042 residents. The median age is 37.

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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