Caltowie Postcode
South Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Caltowie Compares
Caltowie vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Caltowie | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,458 ≈SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $190 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $879 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 40 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -SA | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Caltowie is a locality 193 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5490. It falls within the Barossa - Yorke - Mid North region. The local government area is Northern Areas.
According to the 2021 Census, Caltowie has a population of 122 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $1,458, close to the SA average.
Housing in Caltowie includes a median weekly rent of $190, median monthly mortgage repayment of $879, with 38 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 92.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Caltowie scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Caltowie is part of the Mid North statistical area in South Australia.
Caltowie Details
| Postcode | 5490 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 122 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,458/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $730/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $190 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $879 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 111.4 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 38 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -33.1975464 |
| Longitude | 138.4702926 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 193 km |
| Region (SA4) | Barossa - Yorke - Mid North |
| Area (SA3) | Mid North |
| Local Government | Northern Areas |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 29 (23.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 12 (9.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 24 (19.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 39 (32.0%) |
| 65+ years | 20 (16.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 14 (11.5%) |
| Asthma | 12 (9.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (4.1%) |
| Cancer | 4 (3.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (2.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 3 (8.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 15 (42.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 17 (48.6%) |
Suburbs Near Caltowie
Same Postcode (5490)
More Caltowie Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.