Telowie at a glance
Population
89
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Telowie.
The postcode for Telowie is 5540 (SA).
Telowie (5540) sits in the Mount Remarkable region of South Australia.
Telowie has roughly 89 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Telowie's population at 89, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
89
Median age
56
Family households
71%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$185/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$190/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
89
Median age: 56
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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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Telowie.
Local schools for Telowie
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Government School Catchment
Napperby Primary School
Mid North Education Centre
John Pirie Secondary School
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Frequently asked
About Telowie.
- What is the Telowie postcode?
- Telowie is in the 5540 postcode, in SA, in the Mount Remarkable region.
- Where is Telowie?
- Telowie is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5540, in the Mount Remarkable region.
- What is the average rent in Telowie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $185, for units it's $190.
- What schools are in Telowie?
- There are 8 schools serving Telowie on this page, including Napperby Primary School, Mid North Education Centre, John Pirie Secondary School.
- What suburbs are near Telowie?
- Telowie is close to Nelshaby, Port Flinders, Weeroona Island, Germein Bay, Port Germein.
- What is the population of Telowie?
- The population of Telowie is approximately 89 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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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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