Kalangadoo, SA 5278 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kalangadoo is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5278, home to 457 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Grant local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 341 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 457
- Median age
- 49 years
- Median household income
- $1,114 /week
- Median personal income
- $603 /week
- Median family income
- $1,364 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Wattle Range
- Statistical region (SA4)
- South Australia - South East
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Barker
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $161 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $769
- Rent share of household income
- 14%
Schools
- Kalangadoo Primary School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 97.4% of the 342 resolvable premises in Kalangadoo. 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: 97.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 13 across postcode 5278 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 35% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 4 vehicle theft, 3 break-ins, 3 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kalangadoo?
Kalangadoo (SA 5278) had 457 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Wattle Range local government area.
What is the median rent in Kalangadoo?
The median advertised rent in Kalangadoo is $161/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Kalangadoo?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Kalangadoo covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kalangadoo Primary School (0.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Kalangadoo?
Kalangadoo is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Kalangadoo?
Across postcode 5278, 13 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were vehicle theft (4), break-ins (3), property damage (3). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
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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