Caltowie SA 5490
Caltowie is a rural locality in South Australia, 237 km from Adelaide CBD, around 2 hours 40 minutes by car. Population is 122; the median age is 40 and the median household income is $75,816 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the top 40% nationally. Population fell 6.9% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $190 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $879. The area shows no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.
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The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 122. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Is Caltowie safe? Crime statistics
2024Crime in Caltowie sits in the low band, with 1 incidents recorded in 2024.
1 offences
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20252 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 1 of them fatal
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
Caltowie is very car-dependent on foot — at 16/100, nearly all errands require a car.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Caltowie.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 14
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
Northern Areas: 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
Caltowie is home to 122 residents, with a median age of 40, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $76,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
122
Median Age
40
Median Household Income
$75,816/yr
Census Median Rent
$190/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$879/mo
Avg Household Size
2.7
Median Personal Income
$37,960/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
34.2%
Total Dwellings
38
Owner-Occupier Rate
92.1%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
13.0%
Mortgage Stress
13.9%
Work From Home
32.7%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 83.6%
- English Spoken at Home
- 91.0%
- Employment Rate
- 59.6%
- Completed Year 12
- 25.4%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,809 a year through Northern Areas based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 99%
- Zones under 1% 1%
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: Northern Areas
In the year to August 2026, 11 new dwellings were approved across Northern Areas. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses. Approvals are down 100.0% on the same period a year earlier.
Climate & Setting
from Georgetown, 21.4 kmDry climate.
- Elevation
- 379 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 41.2 km
- Annual rainfall
- 472 mm
- 68 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
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 5490, 0 of 185 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%.
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.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Tom Venning Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tom Venning | 45.4% | 54.6% | +5.4 |
| 2022 | Rowan Ramsey | 39.9% | 60.1% | -3.2 |
| 2019 | Rowan Ramsey | 36.7% | 63.3% | +5.6 |
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 Geoff Brock Independent
Next state election: 16 March 2030.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Geoff Brock IND | 56.9% |
| 2022 | Geoff Brock IND | 67.1% |
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 Caltowie?
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 122 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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Common questions about Caltowie
Is Caltowie a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Caltowie is low (14/100, ranked against other SA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Caltowie?
Caltowie has no recorded bushfire history. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Caltowie?
Caltowie, SA had a population of 122 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Caltowie, SA?
The postcode for Caltowie, SA is 5490.
How far is Caltowie from Adelaide?
Caltowie is 237 km from Adelaide CBD by road, about 161 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Caltowie?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Caltowie was $75,816 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 Caltowie?
There are too few current rental listings in Caltowie for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $190, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Caltowie?
The median age of residents in Caltowie was 40 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Caltowie walkable?
Caltowie scores 16/100 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.
What is the weather like in Caltowie?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Caltowie, Georgetown (21.4 km away), 472 mm of rain a year over 68 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Caltowie?
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 Caltowie belong to?
Caltowie sits within the Northern Areas local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Caltowie?
The average residential rates bill through Northern Areas is $1,809 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Caltowie?
Across Northern Areas, 11 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 100.0% 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 Caltowie in?
Caltowie sits within the federal Division of Grey, currently held by Tom Venning (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2024
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- 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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