Moving to Callington SA 5254
What the official numbers say about living in Callington — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $295 a week, against a median household income of $1,312 a week.
About 85% of homes are owner-occupied and 15% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Callington grew 53% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (408 → 625 people).
Around 73% of households are families, averaging 2.4 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Netherlands, New Zealand.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Callington scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (87% of workers), while 8% work from home.
Nearest airport: Adelaide Airport, 50.1 km north-west.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 45 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 1 school · 2 cafes & restaurants — see them all on the Callington profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Callington Primary 300 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Callington, most often seen first: Diamond Firetail · Little Raven · Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater · White-winged Chough · New Holland Honeyeater · Red Wattlebird.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Callington, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callington here | 625 | — | 2/10 | 5% |
| Nairne | 5,327 | — | 6/10 | 8% |
| Mount Barker | 18,330 | — | 6/10 | 16% |
| Littlehampton | 3,300 | — | 8/10 | 20% |
| Strathalbyn | 7,246 | — | 3/10 | 4% |
| Macclesfield | 1,413 | — | 7/10 | 19% |
| Woodside | 2,701 | $965,000 | 7/10 | 8% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Murray Bridge — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Barker — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 5254 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Callington profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $295 a week, and about 15% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 53% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 408 people to 625. It sits about 45 km from the Adelaide CBD in a straight line. Local government is Murray Bridge council, and the federal seat is Barker.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Nairne · Mount Barker · Littlehampton · Strathalbyn · Macclesfield · Woodside.
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