Salem at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
10.1k
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Salem.
The postcode for Salem is 5255 (SA).
Salem (5255) sits in the Murray Bridge region of South Australia.
Salem has roughly 10,143 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Salem 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Salem's population at 10,143, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
10,143
Median age
47
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
10,143
Median age: 47
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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 Salem.
Local schools for Salem
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Callington Primary School
Eastern Fleurieu R-12 School
Nairne School - Preschool and Primary
© 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 Salem.
- What is the Salem postcode?
- Salem is in the 5255 postcode, in SA, in the Rural City of Murray Bridge region.
- Where is Salem?
- Salem is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5255, in the Rural City of Murray Bridge region.
- What is the average rent in Salem?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Salem?
- There are 13 schools serving Salem on this page, including Callington Primary School, Mount Barker Waldorf School, Eastern Fleurieu R-12 School.
- How walkable is Salem?
- Salem has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Salem?
- Salem is close to Callington, Hartley, Red Creek, St Ives, Petwood.
- What is the population of Salem?
- The population of Salem is approximately 10,143 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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