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Caltowie, SA, 5490

Current weather

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67% humidity · 30.9 km/h wind · 12.7° / 9.6° today · 7.4 mm rain

Suburb snapshot

Caltowie is a small locality in the Northern Areas area, home to around 122 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
122
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,458
Dwelling vacancy
24.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
13 of 54
Median monthly mortgage
$879
Employment rate
59.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Wilkins Hwy / Fisher St - North side (Caltowie Hotel)
  • Wilkins Hwy / Fisher St - South side (Caltowie Hotel)

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Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

10 planning-related records

2026· 2 proposals
  • May 2026

  • Storage sheds
    3 CHARLES ST CALTOWIE SA 5490Under Assessment
  • Build a foundation pad and install an ablution block with associated plumbing as per the approved Wastewater Management Plan - Application number D857. Invoice number 27500.
    21 CHARLES ST CALTOWIE SA 5490Under Assessment
2025· 1 proposal
  • November 2025

  • VERANDAH 17.1m X 7.0m X 3.5m Deck - 59.5m2
    6 CHARLES ST CALTOWIE SA 5490Under Assessment
2024· 2 proposals
  • September 2024

  • 8 x Tiny Houses as Tourism Development. To be built in 2 stages. First stage 1 tiny house on wheels. Second stage 7 tiny houses in 3 locations as shown on map. Trailer-Tri Axle trailer with electric brakes, rated to 4.5 tonne . Purchased from basic trailers in Pooraka Trailer subfloor is 22mm h3 structa floor and is insulated with 25mm foilboard. Steel frame wall frames bolted to trailer. all wall frames insulated with r2.7 insulation and ceiling is insulated with r4.0. walls and roof are also w
    450 NEINDORF RD CALTOWIE SA 5490Under Assessment
  • June 2024

  • Construction of a 45m x 27m (+ 9m canopy) x 7.5m high machinery shed
    33 CROSSMAN DR CALTOWIE SA 5490Decision Made
2023· 1 proposal
  • October 2023

  • Colorbond Shed to be used for storage
    24 CHARLES ST CALTOWIE SA 5490Decision Made
2022· 1 proposal
  • August 2022

  • GABLE RURAL SHED 12X9.1X4.2 GABLE RURAL SHED 9.1X9.1X4.2
    LOT 459 LAURA-CALTOWIE RD CALTOWIE SA 5490Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals
  • October 2021

  • Construct Freestanding Stratco Gable Pergola and Gable Roof Shed alongside existing family home. Details: Construct Freestanding Stratco Outback Multipan Gable Pergola 6.97 x 14.84 x 3.0 m high (steel structure) and a Stratco 15 degree gable roof shed 6.9 x 9.1 x 3 m high (steel structure) alongside our existing private home.
    450 NEINDORF RD CALTOWIE SA 5490Decision Made
  • September 2021

  • Construction of a farm shed
    292 ADAMS RD CALTOWIE SA 5490Decision Made
2020· 1 proposal
  • September 2020

  • 8 metre x 5.4 metre shed required for implements and seedling storage etc. Shed is a Stratco shed with one 3m sliding door and a personal access door. Shed is 2.7m tall. It is proposed the shed will be erected 15 metres from the northern boundary adjacent to Cemetery Circuit, and approximately mid way between the western and eastern ends. The proposed shed will be away from the main Laura to Caltowie Road. There are only two or three trees on the property at the most western end. There is no pow
    LOT 295 LAURA-CALTOWIE RD CALTOWIE SA 5490Decision Made

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Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
12
Parks (OSM)
1

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover featuresOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Recent changes

  • 8 metre x 5.4 metre shed required for implements and seedling storage etc. Shed is a Stratco shed with one 3m sliding door and a personal access door. Shed is 2.7m tall. It is proposed the shed will be erected 15 metres from the northern boundary adjacent to Cemetery Circuit, and approximately mid way between the western and eastern ends. The proposed shed will be away from the main Laura to Caltowie Road. There are only two or three trees on the property at the most western end. There is no powplanningLOT 295 LAURA-CALTOWIE RD CALTOWIE SA 5490Lodged 25 Sep 2020 · Decision Made
  • 8 x Tiny Houses as Tourism Development. To be built in 2 stages. First stage 1 tiny house on wheels. Second stage 7 tiny houses in 3 locations as shown on map. Trailer-Tri Axle trailer with electric brakes, rated to 4.5 tonne . Purchased from basic trailers in Pooraka Trailer subfloor is 22mm h3 structa floor and is insulated with 25mm foilboard. Steel frame wall frames bolted to trailer. all wall frames insulated with r2.7 insulation and ceiling is insulated with r4.0. walls and roof are also wplanning450 NEINDORF RD CALTOWIE SA 5490Lodged 30 Sep 2024 · Under Assessment
  • Build a foundation pad and install an ablution block with associated plumbing as per the approved Wastewater Management Plan - Application number D857. Invoice number 27500.planning21 CHARLES ST CALTOWIE SA 5490Lodged 20 May 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Colorbond Shed to be used for storageplanning24 CHARLES ST CALTOWIE SA 5490Lodged 25 Oct 2023 · Decision Made
  • Construct Freestanding Stratco Gable Pergola and Gable Roof Shed alongside existing family home. Details: Construct Freestanding Stratco Outback Multipan Gable Pergola 6.97 x 14.84 x 3.0 m high (steel structure) and a Stratco 15 degree gable roof shed 6.9 x 9.1 x 3 m high (steel structure) alongside our existing private home.planning450 NEINDORF RD CALTOWIE SA 5490Lodged 05 Oct 2021 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a 45m x 27m (+ 9m canopy) x 7.5m high machinery shedplanning33 CROSSMAN DR CALTOWIE SA 5490Lodged 19 Jun 2024 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a farm shedplanning292 ADAMS RD CALTOWIE SA 5490Lodged 25 Sep 2021 · Decision Made
  • GABLE RURAL SHED 12X9.1X4.2 GABLE RURAL SHED 9.1X9.1X4.2planningLOT 459 LAURA-CALTOWIE RD CALTOWIE SA 5490Lodged 18 Aug 2022 · Decision Made
  • Storage shedsplanning3 CHARLES ST CALTOWIE SA 5490Lodged 26 May 2026 · Under Assessment
  • VERANDAH 17.1m X 7.0m X 3.5m Deck - 59.5m2planning6 CHARLES ST CALTOWIE SA 5490Lodged 24 Nov 2025 · Under Assessment

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