Northern Areas
Spalding
Spalding at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
260
Median age 46
About
Welcome to Spalding.
Spalding (5454) sits in the Northern Areas region of South Australia.
Spalding has roughly 260 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$155/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
260
Median age: 46
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Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Spalding's population at 260, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
260
Median age
46
Family households
64%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Spalding scores 8/100 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
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.
8
0
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Spalding.
Local schools for Spalding
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Government School Catchment
Spalding Primary School
Booborowie Primary School
Koolunga Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Spalding.
- What is the Spalding postcode?
- Spalding is in the 5454 postcode, in SA, in the Northern Areas region.
- What is the average rent in Spalding?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $155.
- What schools are in Spalding?
- There are 14 schools serving Spalding on this page, including Spalding Primary School, Booborowie Primary School, Koolunga Primary School.
- How walkable is Spalding?
- Spalding has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Spalding?
- Spalding is close to Broughton River Valley, Hacklins Corner, Willalo, Yacka, Booborowie.
- What is the population of Spalding?
- Spalding has approximately 260 residents. The median age is 46.
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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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