Barossa Council
Sandleton
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.
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
20
Median age: 63
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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 Sandleton.
Local schools for Sandleton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Swan Reach Area School
Blanchetown Primary School
Cambrai Primary 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 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.
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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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