Northern Areas

Spalding

SA5454

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

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.

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

8

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

10

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Spalding.

Local schools for Spalding

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Government School Catchment

Spalding Primary School

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Booborowie Primary School

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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.

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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