Cadell SA 5321
Located in South Australia, Cadell sits 186 km from Adelaide CBD, around 2 hours 10 minutes by car. The locality has 547 residents, a median age of 47, and a median household income of $45,032 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the bottom 20% nationally. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $145 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $672. The area shows no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.
Is Cadell a good place to live?
Cadell scores a D (34/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — weaker on transit and community.
Car-dependent
Walkability 22/100 · 185.7 km · 131 min drive to Adelaide
Median available
Median $352K
Moderate crime risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 56/100
Highly disadvantaged
SEIFA decile 1/10 · median age 47 · 547 residents
Liveability Rating
34 / 100 · Ranked #427 in SAEach bar is Cadell's rank among SA suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
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34 / 100
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Median House Price
Public listings dataThe median house sale price in Cadell sits at $352,000, broadly flat year-on-year. That said, only nine sales settled in the quarter, so the median is a noisy signal — treat it as a direction rather than a level.
$352,000
Based on only 9 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 5 sales $352K
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Cadell are currently listed at around $435,000 on average. Based on 5 houses listed in the past six months.
$435K
5 houses listed in the last 6 months.
5 of the suburb's 142 dwellings (3.5%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Is Cadell safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Cadell sits in the moderate band, with 18 incidents recorded in 2026 — down roughly 31% on the prior year.
18 offences
30.8% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20252 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. This state’s crash data does not name the road.
Schools
Walkability
Cadell is very car-dependent on foot — at 22/100, nearly all errands require a car.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Cadell.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 221
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Mid Murray: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Cadell is home to 547 residents, with a median age of 47, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $45,000 a year, with unemployment at 11.9%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
547
Median Age
47
Median Household Income
$45,032/yr
Census Median Rent
$145/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$672/mo
Avg Household Size
2.1
Median Personal Income
$24,908/yr
Unemployment Rate
11.9%
Unoccupied Dwellings
66.2%
Total Dwellings
142
Owner-Occupier Rate
80.3%
Houses
95.1%
Rental Stress
16.7%
Mortgage Stress
17.9%
Work From Home
9.5%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 78.6%
- English Spoken at Home
- 54.3%
- Employment Rate
- 23.7%
- Completed Year 12
- 18.6%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
6.5% of residents (35) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Adelaide (35).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 538 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $2,037 a year through Mid Murray based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 87%
- Environmental 13%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Mid Murray
In the year to August 2026, 131 new dwellings were approved across Mid Murray. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses. Approvals are down 42.4% on the same period a year earlier.
Setting
- Elevation
- 21 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 5321, 0 of 368 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.0% (0 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 0.0%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 5321, 151 rooftop-solar systems totalling 1.2 MW have been installed since 2001, against 239 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 15 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$15,000 for new homes.
No purchase-price cap. Stamp duty is fully exempted for eligible first-home buyers as a separate concession.
Mortgage repayments
Conveyance duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with RevenueSA
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Tony Pasin Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tony Pasin | 37.0% | 63.0% | +3.6 |
| 2022 | Tony Pasin | 33.4% | 66.6% | -2.3 |
| 2019 | Tony Pasin | 31.1% | 68.9% | +5.1 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Tim Whetstone Liberal Party
Next state election: 16 March 2030.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tim Whetstone LP | 56.0% |
| 2022 | Tim Whetstone LP | 67.2% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2024, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of South Australia.
Looking at a specific address in Cadell?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 547 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Nearby suburbs
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Common questions about Cadell
Is Cadell a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Cadell is moderate (56/100, ranked against other SA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Cadell?
Cadell has no recorded bushfire history. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Cadell a good place to live?
Cadell has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of D (34/100), ranked against other SA suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Cadell?
Cadell, SA had a population of 547 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Cadell, SA?
The postcode for Cadell, SA is 5321.
How far is Cadell from Adelaide?
Cadell is 186 km from Adelaide CBD by road, about 131 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Cadell?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Cadell was $45,032 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Cadell?
There are too few current rental listings in Cadell for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $145, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Cadell?
The median age of residents in Cadell was 47 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Cadell walkable?
Cadell scores 22/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Cadell?
First-home buyers in SA may be eligible for $15,000 towards new homes. The grant is administered by RevenueSA; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Cadell belong to?
Cadell sits within the Mid Murray local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Cadell?
The average residential rates bill through Mid Murray is $2,037 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Cadell?
Across Mid Murray, 131 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 42.4% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Cadell in?
Cadell sits within the federal Division of Barker, currently held by Tony Pasin (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2026
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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