Caltowie SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Caltowie SA is 122 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Caltowie is $730 per week ($37,960 per year). Median rent in Caltowie is $190 per week ($823 per month). Caltowie has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Caltowie has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Caltowie is $879.

There were 1 recorded offences in Caltowie in 2023-24, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Caltowie Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Caltowie Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$730/wk
$37,960 per year
#4918 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$190/wk
$823 per month
#7769 of 14,663
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Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$879/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Caltowie Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (60) Female 50.4% (61)

Population Density

1.1
people per km²
122 people · 111.4 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,562
Family income/wk

Caltowie Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Caltowie Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
71.4% 25 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
28.6% 10 dwellings

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

Caltowie Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Caltowie Religion

No Religion
45.4%
Catholic
19.4%
Not stated
19.4%
Uniting Church
12.0%
Baptist
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Caltowie Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
19.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.0%

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

Caltowie Employment

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Employed full-time
49.4% 41 people
Employed part-time
16.9% 14 people
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Not in labour force
33.7% 28 people

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

Caltowie Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
41.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
35.3%
Bachelor Degree
23.5%

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

Caltowie Occupation

Managers
48.0%
Professionals
28.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.0%
Labourers
12.0%

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

Caltowie Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
29.0%
Engineering
22.6%
Education
19.4%
Health
9.7%
Management & Commerce
9.7%
Society & Culture
9.7%

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

Caltowie Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Caltowie Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
20.7%
$800-$999/wk
10.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
24.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Caltowie Marital Status

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Married
62.9% 61
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Divorced
9.3% 9
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Widowed
3.1% 3
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Never married
24.7% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Caltowie Ancestry

English
39.6%
Australian
39.0%
German
8.4%
Scottish
5.2%
Italian
3.2%
Polish
2.6%
Irish
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Caltowie School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
45.0%
Primary — Government
40.0%
Pre-school
15.0%

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

Caltowie Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.8% 12
No need for assistance
94.2% 194

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

Caltowie Volunteering

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Volunteer
33.7% 29
Not a volunteer
66.3% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Caltowie Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo
33.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
66.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Caltowie How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
47.8%
Did not go to work
28.3%
Walked only
15.2%
Car (passenger)
8.7%

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

Caltowie Car Ownership

1 vehicle
8.6%
2 vehicles
42.9%
3 vehicles
40.0%
4+ vehicles
8.6%

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

Caltowie Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
25.7%
3 bedrooms
40.0%
4 bedrooms
22.9%
5 bedrooms
11.4%

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

Caltowie Population Mobility

7.2%
moved in the last year
26.0%
moved in the last 5 years
1.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Caltowie Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
233
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Caltowie Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
16
Arthritis
7
Lung condition
6
Heart disease
3

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

Caltowie Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.0%
$300-$399/wk
5.0%
$400-$499/wk
15.0%
$650-$799/wk
21.7%
$800-$999/wk
6.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
25.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Caltowie Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
49.5%
Couple — no children
26.4%
Couple — no children under 15
16.5%
One parent — no children under 15
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Caltowie Military Service

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Previously served
3.6% 3
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Never served
96.4% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Caltowie Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
19.5% 16
Did not provide
80.5% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Caltowie Children Ever Born

No children
17.6%
2 children
35.3%
3 children
47.1%

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

Caltowie When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
6

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

Caltowie Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.3%
5–14 hours
24.4%
15–29 hours
12.8%
30+ hours
20.9%
Did not do domestic work
18.6%

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

Caltowie Household Size

1 person
19.2%
2 persons
53.8%
3 persons
11.5%
5 persons
15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Caltowie Where Residents Moved From

Same address
103
Moved from VIC
3
Moved from SA
3

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

Caltowie Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Caltowie Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023

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

Caltowie Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,458/wk
Median Rent $190/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.0%

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

If you earn X in Caltowie

≈ $6,318/month
Median rent $190/wk
Left after rent $1,268/wk
Rent share 13.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Caltowie vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caltowie

What is the population of Caltowie SA?

The population of Caltowie SA is 122 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².Caltowie is ranked #8,378 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Caltowie?

The median personal income in Caltowie SA is $730 per week, or $37,960 per year.The median household income is $1,458 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.Caltowie is ranked #4,918 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Caltowie?

Median rent in Caltowie SA is $190 per week ($823 per month).Rent represents 13.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Caltowie ranks #7,769 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Caltowie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Caltowie SA is $879. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Caltowie?

The median age in Caltowie SA is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Caltowie a good suburb to live in?

Caltowie is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 122.The median income is $730/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40207. All dollar figures in AUD.