Light Regional Council

Salter Springs

SA5401

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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Day to day

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

59

Median age: 48

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

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 Salter Springs.

Local schools for Salter Springs

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Owen Primary School

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Riverton Primary School

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Riverton and District High 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 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.

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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