South Australia · Suburb Profile

Callington SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Callington, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Callington SA is 625 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Callington is $656 per week ($34,112 per year). Median rent in Callington is $295 per week ($1,278 per month). Callington has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Callington has a population density of 14.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Callington is England. The most common religion is No Religion (63% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Callington is $1,200.

There were 7 recorded offences in Callington in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Callington Population

residents (Census 2021)

Callington Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$656/wk

$34,112 per year

#6231 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$295/wk

$1,278 per month

#5069 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,200/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Callington Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.8% (338) Female 46.2% (290)

Population Density

14.0

people per km²

625 people · 44.7 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,716

Family income/wk

Callington Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Callington Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

32.8% 65 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

67.2% 133 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Callington Country of Birth

Australia

95.2%

England

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Callington Religion

No Religion

62.8%

Not stated

9.6%

Catholic

8.9%

Anglican

4.8%

Lutheran

4.3%

Christian (other)

3.8%

Pentecostal

2.9%

Baptist

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Callington Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

23.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Callington Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Callington Employment

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Employed full-time

36.6% 173 people

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Employed part-time

26.2% 124 people

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Unemployed

4.4% 21 people

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Not in labour force

32.8% 155 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Callington Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.3%

Bachelor Degree

16.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.0%

Certificate I/II

5.3%

Postgraduate Degree

4.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Callington Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

27.1%

Community & Personal Service

18.1%

Professionals

15.4%

Labourers

11.2%

Clerical & Administrative

10.1%

Managers

8.5%

Sales Workers

4.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Callington Field of Study

Engineering

24.9%

Society & Culture

17.2%

Management & Commerce

14.2%

Health

13.0%

Education

7.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.3%

Architecture & Building

5.3%

Agriculture & Environment

4.7%

Information Technology

3.0%

Creative Arts

3.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Callington Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Callington Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

3.9%

$400-$499/wk

9.8%

$500-$649/wk

6.9%

$650-$799/wk

11.3%

$800-$999/wk

7.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.9%

$4,000+/wk

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Callington Marital Status

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Never married

38.4% 195

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Married

43.7% 222

↔️

Separated

3.9% 20

📋

Divorced

11.2% 57

🕊️

Widowed

2.8% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Callington Ancestry

English

35.6%

Australian

32.1%

Scottish

9.0%

German

6.9%

Irish

5.9%

Other

3.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.5%

Dutch

1.7%

Italian

1.4%

French

0.7%

Chinese

0.6%

Welsh

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Callington School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.3%

Secondary — Government

25.5%

Vocational Education

14.7%

Pre-school

12.7%

Secondary — Catholic

6.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.9%

Primary — Catholic

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Callington Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.3% 88

✅

No need for assistance

92.7% 1,115

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Callington Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.7% 104

—

Not a volunteer

78.3% 375

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Callington Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.1%

$300-$449/mo

2.4%

$450-$599/mo

7.9%

$600-$799/mo

3.2%

$800-$999/mo

18.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

31.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

7.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Callington How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.7%

Did not go to work

11.0%

Car (passenger)

4.1%

Bus

2.4%

Walked only

2.4%

Other

1.4%

Truck

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Callington Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.1%

1 vehicle

32.4%

2 vehicles

33.6%

3 vehicles

15.5%

4+ vehicles

16.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Callington Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.9%

2 bedrooms

9.0%

3 bedrooms

54.3%

4 bedrooms

25.6%

5 bedrooms

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Callington Population Mobility

11.7%

moved in the last year

33.1%

moved in the last 5 years

5.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Callington Indigenous Population

2.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,148

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Callington Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Callington Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.5%

$1-$149/wk

4.9%

$150-$299/wk

9.5%

$300-$399/wk

6.2%

$400-$499/wk

5.4%

$500-$649/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

11.8%

$800-$999/wk

13.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Callington Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.5%

Couple — no children

29.0%

Couple — no children under 15

17.6%

One parent — children under 15

8.5%

One parent — no children under 15

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Callington Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.6% 3

🏅

Previously served

4.7% 23

👤

Never served

94.6% 459

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Callington Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.2% 63

—

Did not provide

86.8% 413

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Callington Children Ever Born

No children

37.3%

1 child

12.9%

2 children

24.4%

3 children

17.7%

4 children

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Callington When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Callington Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.4%

5–14 hours

29.5%

15–29 hours

18.1%

30+ hours

9.4%

Did not do domestic work

17.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Callington Household Size

1 person

27.4%

2 persons

32.5%

3 persons

21.5%

4 persons

8.9%

5 persons

7.6%

6+ persons

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Callington Where Residents Moved From

Same address

512

Moved from SA

Moved from VIC

Moved from NT

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Callington Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

79.7%

Blended family — no other children

12.2%

Step family — no other children

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Callington Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 7 total

Theft

Assault

Fraud

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Callington Schools

schools nearby

government

975

avg ICSEA score

total students

Callington Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 71 students

975

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Callington Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,312/wk

Median Rent $295/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Callington

Your weekly income

≈ $5,685/month

Median rent $295/wk

Left after rent $1,017/wk

Rent share 22.5%

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Callington vs State & National Average

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Pop: 313 Income: $441/wk Rent: $225/wk

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Pop: 313 Income: $768/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Pop: 313 Income: $409/wk Rent: $90/wk

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Pop: 316 Income: $604/wk Rent: $260/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Callington

What is the population of Callington SA?

The population of Callington SA is 625 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 14.0 people per km².Callington is ranked #4,677 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Callington?

The median personal income in Callington SA is $656 per week, or $34,112 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,716 per week.Callington is ranked #6,231 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Callington?

Median rent in Callington SA is $295 per week ($1,278 per month).Rent represents 22.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Callington ranks #5,069 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Callington?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Callington SA is $1,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Callington?

The median age in Callington SA is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Callington a good suburb to live in?

Callington is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 625.The median income is $656/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40203. All dollar figures in AUD.