Light Regional Council
Salter Springs
Salter Springs at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
59
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Salter Springs.
Salter Springs (5401) sits in the Light region of South Australia.
Salter Springs has roughly 59 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Salter Springs 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Salter Springs's population at 59, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 33% 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
59
Median age
48
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)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
59
Median age: 48
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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
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Education
Schools in Salter Springs.
Local schools for Salter Springs
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Government School Catchment
Owen Primary School
Riverton Primary School
Riverton and District High School
© 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 Salter Springs.
- What is the Salter Springs postcode?
- Salter Springs is in the 5401 postcode, in SA, in the Light Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Salter Springs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Salter Springs?
- There are 10 schools serving Salter Springs on this page, including Owen Primary School, Riverton Primary School, Riverton and District High School.
- How walkable is Salter Springs?
- Salter Springs has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Salter Springs?
- Salter Springs is close to Alma, Woolshed Flat, Rhynie, Giles Corner, Owen.
- What is the population of Salter Springs?
- Salter Springs has approximately 59 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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