Cadell, SA 5321 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Cadell is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5321, home to 547 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mid Murray local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 145 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$145 /wk
Population547
Median age47
Area176.2 km²
To CBD145 km
LGAMid Murray

Demographics

Population
547
Median age
47 years
Median household income
$866 /week
Median personal income
$479 /week
Median family income
$1,140 /week
Average household size
2.1
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Mid Murray
Statistical region (SA4)
South Australia - South East
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Barker
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$145 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$672
Rent share of household income
17%

Schools

  • Cadell Primary School Primary · Government
  • Morgan Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 7 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 230 resolvable premises in Cadell. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fixed Wireless: 100.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 29 across postcode 5321 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 32% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 12 violent offences, 8 break-ins, 4 vehicle theft.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Cadell?

Cadell (SA 5321) had 547 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Mid Murray local government area.

What is the median rent in Cadell?

The median advertised rent in Cadell is $145/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Cadell?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Cadell covering government sectors. Nearest include: Cadell Primary School (2.3 km), Morgan Primary School (8.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Cadell?

Cadell is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Cadell?

Across postcode 5321, 29 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (12), break-ins (8), vehicle theft (4). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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