Freeling, SA 5372 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Freeling is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5372, home to 2,688 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Light local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 58 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$330 /wk
Population2,688
Median age33
Area88.9 km²
To CBD58 km
LGALight

Demographics

Population
2,688
Median age
33 years
Median household income
$1,755 /week
Median personal income
$790 /week
Median family income
$1,992 /week
Average household size
2.9
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Light
Statistical region (SA4)
Barossa - Yorke - Mid North
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Barker
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$330 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,400
Rent share of household income
19%

Schools

  • Freeling Primary School Primary · Government
  • Greenock Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 34 parks and reserves
  • 3 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 525 mm
  • Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 58.5 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 46.9% of the 1,109 resolvable premises in Freeling. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 46.9%
  • Fibre to the Node: 45.8%
  • Fixed Wireless: 6.9%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.5%

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: 23 across postcode 5372 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 63% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 10 theft, 6 violent offences, 3 vehicle theft.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Freeling?

Freeling (SA 5372) had 2,688 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Light local government area.

What is the median rent in Freeling?

The median advertised rent in Freeling is $330/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Freeling?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Freeling covering government sectors. Nearest include: Freeling Primary School (0.6 km), Greenock Primary School (10 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Freeling?

Freeling is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (46.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Freeling?

Across postcode 5372, 23 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (10), violent (6), vehicle theft (3). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Freeling?

In Freeling, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (58.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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