Barossa Council

Sandleton

SA5356

Sandleton at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

20

Median age 63

The brief

What to know about Sandleton.

Sandleton (5356) sits in the Barossa region of South Australia.

Sandleton has roughly 20 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.

Sandleton 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Sandleton's population at 20, with a median age of 63. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (0% family, 33% lone person).

Population

20

Median age

63

Family households

Lone person

33%

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)

$252/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$214/wk

Owner occupied

56%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

20

Median age: 63

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

1

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY1 (100.0%)

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

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 Sandleton.

Local schools for Sandleton

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Government School Catchment

Swan Reach Area School

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Blanchetown Primary School

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Cambrai 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 Sandleton.

What is the Sandleton postcode?
Sandleton is in the 5356 postcode, in SA, in the Barossa Council region.
What is the average rent in Sandleton?
The median weekly rent for houses is $252, for units it's $214.
What schools are in Sandleton?
There are 13 schools serving Sandleton on this page, including Swan Reach Area School, Blanchetown Primary School, Cambrai Primary School.
How walkable is Sandleton?
Sandleton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Sandleton?
Sandleton is close to Annadale, Moorundie, Steinfeld, Fisher, Sedan.
What is the population of Sandleton?
Sandleton has approximately 20 residents. The median age is 63.

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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