Streaky Bay

Sleaford

SA5607

Sleaford at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

31

Median age 53

The brief

What to know about Sleaford.

Sleaford (5607) sits in the Streaky Bay region of South Australia.

Sleaford has roughly 31 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.

Sleaford 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.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Sleaford's population at 31, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

31

Median age

53

Family households

80%

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)

$250/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$210/wk

Owner occupied

60%

Renter occupied

20%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

31

Median age: 53

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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 Sleaford.

Local schools for Sleaford

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Government School Catchment

Port Lincoln Special School

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Lincoln Gardens Primary School

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Port Lincoln High School

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Frequently asked

About Sleaford.

What is the Sleaford postcode?
Sleaford is in the 5607 postcode, in SA, in the Streaky Bay region.
What is the average rent in Sleaford?
The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $210.
What schools are in Sleaford?
There are 10 schools serving Sleaford on this page, including Port Lincoln Special School, Lincoln Gardens Primary School, Navigator College.
How walkable is Sleaford?
Sleaford has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Sleaford?
Sleaford is close to Uley, Tulka North, Tulka, Lincoln National Park, Duck Ponds.
What is the population of Sleaford?
Sleaford has approximately 31 residents. The median age is 53.

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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