Murray and Mallee
Old Calperum
Old Calperum at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
12
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Old Calperum.
Old Calperum (5341) sits in the Murray and Mallee region of South Australia.
Old Calperum has roughly 12 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly 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.
Old Calperum 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Old Calperum's population at 12, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% 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
12
Median age
57
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
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)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
12
Median age: 57
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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 Old Calperum.
Local schools for Old Calperum
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Government School Catchment
Renmark West Primary School
Renmark Primary School
Renmark High School
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Frequently asked
About Old Calperum.
- What is the Old Calperum postcode?
- Old Calperum is in the 5341 postcode, in SA, in the Murray and Mallee region.
- What is the average rent in Old Calperum?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
- What schools are in Old Calperum?
- There are 6 schools serving Old Calperum on this page, including Renmark West Primary School, St Francis of Assisi College, Renmark Primary School.
- How walkable is Old Calperum?
- Old Calperum has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Old Calperum?
- Old Calperum is close to Renmark West, Renmark, Renmark South, Crescent, Renmark North.
- What is the population of Old Calperum?
- Old Calperum has approximately 12 residents. The median age is 57.
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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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