Postcode · Area profile

5052, SA

16 km²

5052, SA is characterised by a highly educated population, far fewer renters than most areas and well-off households.

📍 5052, SA, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population6,756▲ +6.1%since 2011 Median age45 yrs▲ +2.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.5%People aged 65 and over24.6%Children under 1517.4%People in a de facto relationship11.4%▲ +49.1%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 5052, SA, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 26%, followed by Seniors (65+) (25%) and Young adults (25–44) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)26.3%

Seniors (65+)24.6%

Young adults (25–44)20.1%

Children (0–14)17.4%

Youth (15–24)11.6%

Marital status

In 5052, SA, the largest group is Married at 55%, followed by Never married (28%) and Divorced (9%).

Married55%
Never married28%
Divorced9%
Widowed5%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 5052, SA, the largest group is Australia at 86%, followed by England (10%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia76.0%

England8.4%

New Zealand0.9%

China0.9%

South Africa0.8%

India0.4%

Italy0.3%

Philippines0.2%

Vietnam0.1%

Nepal0.0%

Ancestry

In 5052, SA, the largest group is English at 38%, followed by Australian (29%) and Scottish (10%).

English48.6%

Australian36.5%

Scottish13.2%

Irish10.5%

German8.7%

Italian2.8%

Dutch2.2%

Chinese2.2%

Greek1.3%

Indian0.8%

Language

People using another language at home6.9%

Language used at home

In 5052, SA, the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Mandarin (1%) and Greek (0%).

English only90.5%

Mandarin1.1%

Greek0.3%

Italian0.3%

Cantonese0.2%

Hindi0.2%

Vietnamese0.2%

Punjabi0.2%

Arabic0.1%

Religion

People with no religion56.6%

Religious affiliation

In 5052, SA, the largest group is No religion at 59%, followed by Christianity (39%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion59%
Christianity39%
Buddhism1%
Other religions0%
Hinduism0%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1273.2%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher44.3%

Highest year of school

In 5052, SA, the largest group is Year 12 at 76%, followed by Year 11 (12%) and Year 10 (9%).

Year 1273.2%

Year 1111.8%

Year 108.3%

Year 9 or below2.7%

Highest qualification level

In 5052, SA, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 42%, followed by Certificate III / IV (17%) and Postgraduate degree (17%).

Bachelor degree37.5%

Certificate III / IV15.5%

Postgraduate degree15.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.5%

Graduate diploma / certificate7.3%

Certificate I / II1.1%

Field of qualification

In 5052, SA, the largest group is Management & commerce at 18%, followed by Health (16%) and Society & culture (16%).

Management & commerce16.3%

Health14.9%

Society & culture14.7%

Education12.7%

Engineering & related11.3%

Natural & physical sciences6.1%

Architecture & building5.1%

Creative arts4.6%

Information technology2.6%

Food, hospitality & personal services2.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$966▲ +37.0%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,168▲ +32.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,664▲ +38.7%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week18.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week32.8%

Household income distribution

In 5052, SA, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 29%, followed by $650–$1,499 (24%) and $4,000 or more (20%).

$1,500–$2,99927.1%

$650–$1,49922.5%

$4,000 or more18.7%

$3,000–$3,99914.1%

Under $65011.1%

Personal income distribution

In 5052, SA, the largest group is Under $650 at 37%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and $1,500–$2,999 (25%).

Under $65035.4%

$650–$1,49928.8%

$1,500–$2,99923.8%

$3,000 or more7.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition31.0%People with a mental health condition8.5%People needing help with daily activities5.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 5052, SA, the largest group is None at 67%, followed by One condition (24%) and Two conditions (6%).

None63.3%

One condition22.4%

Two conditions6.1%

Three or more2.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 5052, SA, the largest group is Arthritis at 19%, followed by Other condition (17%) and Asthma (17%).

Arthritis9.8%

Other condition8.8%

Asthma8.6%

Mental health8.5%

Heart disease4.3%

Cancer4.0%

Diabetes3.7%

Lung condition1.4%

Dementia1.1%

Stroke0.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers25.8%People providing unpaid care15.3%People caring for children unpaid32.2%People who served in the Defence Force3.6%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework26.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families8.3%People living alone19.9%▲ +6.6%since 2011

Family composition

In 5052, SA, the largest group is Couples with children at 63%, followed by Couples without children (28%) and One-parent families (8%).

Couples with children63%
Couples without children28%
One-parent families8%
Other families1%

Household size

In 5052, SA, the largest group is 2 people at 35%, followed by 4 people (21%) and 1 person (20%).

2 people35.1%

4 people20.6%

1 person19.9%

3 people16.4%

5 people6.1%

6 or more1.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$380▲ +26.7%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,000▲ +11.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -20.0%since 2011 Households renting8.3%Homes owned outright40.7%Separate (detached) houses91.1%Homes with three or more bedrooms86.1%▲ +1.7%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 5052, SA, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 45%, followed by Owned outright (41%) and Rented (8%).

Owned with a mortgage45%
Owned outright41%
Rented8%
Other tenure5%

Types of homes

In 5052, SA, the largest group is Separate house at 91%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (8%) and Other dwelling (1%).

Separate house91%
Townhouse / semi-detached8%
Other dwelling1%
Flat or apartment1%

Bedrooms per home

In 5052, SA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 4 bedrooms (34%) and 2 bedrooms (11%).

3 bedrooms43.1%

4 bedrooms33.9%

2 bedrooms11.0%

5 or more9.1%

1 bedroom2.0%

Studio / none0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In 5052, SA, the largest group is $350–$549 at 50%, followed by $200–$349 (32%) and $550–$749 (11%).

$350–$54947.8%

$200–$34930.7%

$550–$74910.7%

Under $2006.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 5052, SA, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 42%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (26%) and $3,000 or more (18%).

$1,800–$2,99940.7%

$1,000–$1,79925.0%

$3,000 or more17.0%

Under $1,00014.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.8%▼ -0.2%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 5052, SA, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 43%, followed by 1 vehicle (30%) and 3 vehicles (16%).

2 vehicles42.7%

1 vehicle30.0%

3 vehicles16.2%

4 or more8.6%

No vehicle2.8%

How people get to work

In 5052, SA, the largest group is Car (driver) at 69%, followed by Worked at home (19%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)58.1%

Worked at home16.1%

Car (passenger)3.6%

Train1.9%

Bus1.9%

Bicycle1.5%

Walked0.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years29.0%Recent arrivals from overseas7.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.9%Labour-force participation62.7%Employed full-time57.0%

Industries people work in

In 5052, SA, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 18%, followed by Education & training (15%) and Professional & technical (12%).

Health care & social assistance17.6%

Education & training14.4%

Professional & technical12.0%

Public administration & safety9.1%

Retail trade7.1%

Construction6.9%

Accommodation & food6.1%

Manufacturing5.0%

Finance & insurance3.3%

Other services3.2%

Occupations people work in

In 5052, SA, the largest group is Professionals at 40%, followed by Managers (17%) and Community & personal service (11%).

Professionals39.1%

Managers16.5%

Community & personal service10.9%

Clerical & administrative9.9%

Technicians & trades9.4%

Sales workers7.0%

Labourers4.4%

Machinery operators & drivers1.8%

Areas within 5052, SA

Belair

Nearby areas

5062, SA 5051, SA 5064, SA 5150, SA 5156, SA 5041, SA 5063, SA 5152, SA

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