Postcode · Area profile

5170, SA

7 km²

5170, SA has a modest population and a somewhat older age profile.

📍 5170, SA, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,213▲ +7.3%since 2011 Median age46 yrs▲ +12.2%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.1%People aged 65 and over18.9%Children under 1514.0%People in a de facto relationship15.5%▲ +8.7%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 5170, SA, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 33%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (22%) and Seniors (65+) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)33.9%

Young adults (25–44)21.8%

Seniors (65+)18.9%

Children (0–14)14.0%

Youth (15–24)12.8%

Marital status

In 5170, SA, the largest group is Married at 43%, followed by Never married (37%) and Divorced (13%).

Married43%
Never married37%
Divorced13%
Widowed4%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 5170, SA, the largest group is Australia at 79%, followed by England (19%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia70.2%

England16.5%

New Zealand1.5%

Philippines0.5%

South Africa0.3%

Ancestry

In 5170, SA, the largest group is English at 44%, followed by Australian (25%) and Scottish (9%).

English54.2%

Australian31.7%

Scottish11.8%

Irish10.9%

German8.6%

Dutch3.5%

Italian2.6%

Filipino0.5%

Chinese0.3%

Vietnamese0.3%

Language

People using another language at home4.0%

Language used at home

In 5170, SA, the largest group is English only at 100%, followed by Greek (0%).

English only93.1%

Greek0.2%

Religion

People with no religion67.0%

Religious affiliation

In 5170, SA, the largest group is No religion at 71%, followed by Christianity (27%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion71%
Christianity27%
Buddhism1%
Other religions1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1255.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher18.9%

Highest year of school

In 5170, SA, the largest group is Year 12 at 58%, followed by Year 11 (20%) and Year 10 (16%).

Year 1255.6%

Year 1119.7%

Year 1015.1%

Year 9 or below5.6%

Highest qualification level

In 5170, SA, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 47%, followed by Bachelor degree (23%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (15%).

Certificate III / IV40.3%

Bachelor degree20.0%

Advanced diploma / diploma12.8%

Postgraduate degree5.5%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.6%

Certificate I / II2.2%

Field of qualification

In 5170, SA, the largest group is Engineering & related at 17%, followed by Society & culture (15%) and Health (14%).

Engineering & related15.4%

Society & culture13.5%

Health12.6%

Management & commerce11.8%

Food, hospitality & personal services8.0%

Education7.2%

Architecture & building6.2%

Creative arts5.4%

Agriculture & environment4.2%

Natural & physical sciences2.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$697▲ +27.7%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,380▲ +28.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,698▲ +27.2%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week5.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week11.6%

Household income distribution

In 5170, SA, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 34%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (33%) and Under $650 (21%).

$650–$1,49931.6%

$1,500–$2,99930.6%

Under $65019.1%

$3,000–$3,9997.3%

$4,000 or more4.3%

Personal income distribution

In 5170, SA, the largest group is Under $650 at 47%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (16%).

Under $65045.1%

$650–$1,49933.5%

$1,500–$2,99915.5%

$3,000 or more1.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition33.3%People with a mental health condition11.2%People needing help with daily activities4.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 5170, SA, the largest group is None at 64%, followed by One condition (25%) and Two conditions (8%).

None60.2%

One condition23.0%

Two conditions7.2%

Three or more3.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 5170, SA, the largest group is Mental health at 20%, followed by Arthritis (19%) and Asthma (16%).

Mental health11.2%

Arthritis10.8%

Asthma8.7%

Other condition8.7%

Heart disease4.4%

Diabetes4.2%

Cancer3.7%

Lung condition2.3%

Stroke1.1%

Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.7%People providing unpaid care14.6%People caring for children unpaid27.1%People who served in the Defence Force2.4%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework21.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▲ +4.3%since 2011 One-parent families17.0%People living alone28.0%▲ +15.9%since 2011

Family composition

In 5170, SA, the largest group is Couples with children at 50%, followed by Couples without children (32%) and One-parent families (17%).

Couples with children50%
Couples without children32%
One-parent families17%
Other families1%

Household size

In 5170, SA, the largest group is 2 people at 36%, followed by 1 person (28%) and 3 people (16%).

2 people36.7%

1 person28.0%

3 people16.0%

4 people13.6%

5 people6.3%

6 or more0.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$335▲ +19.6%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,320▲ +1.5%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -30.0%since 2011 Households renting22.1%Homes owned outright38.7%Separate (detached) houses96.8%Homes with three or more bedrooms83.8%▲ +3.2%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 5170, SA, the largest group is Owned outright at 39%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (37%) and Rented (22%).

Owned outright39%
Owned with a mortgage37%
Rented22%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In 5170, SA, the largest group is Separate house at 97%, followed by Flat or apartment (3%).

Separate house97%
Flat or apartment3%

Bedrooms per home

In 5170, SA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 54%, followed by 4 bedrooms (24%) and 2 bedrooms (15%).

3 bedrooms54.8%

4 bedrooms23.7%

2 bedrooms14.6%

5 or more5.3%

1 bedroom1.6%

Studio / none0.6%

Weekly rent distribution

In 5170, SA, the largest group is $200–$349 at 52%, followed by $350–$549 (40%) and Under $200 (8%).

$200–$34947.7%

$350–$54936.7%

Under $2007.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 5170, SA, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 53%, followed by Under $1,000 (26%) and $1,800–$2,999 (15%).

$1,000–$1,79950.5%

Under $1,00025.0%

$1,800–$2,99914.7%

$3,000 or more4.9%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.3%▲ +88.1%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 5170, SA, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 41%, followed by 1 vehicle (34%) and 3 vehicles (12%).

2 vehicles41.6%

1 vehicle34.5%

3 vehicles12.4%

4 or more8.4%

No vehicle4.3%

How people get to work

In 5170, SA, the largest group is Car (driver) at 78%, followed by Worked at home (14%) and Car (passenger) (3%).

Car (driver)66.0%

Worked at home11.9%

Car (passenger)2.9%

Train1.8%

Walked1.3%

Bus0.5%

Bicycle0.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years37.0%Recent arrivals from overseas5.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.8%Labour-force participation63.4%Employed full-time53.8%

Industries people work in

In 5170, SA, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 16%, followed by Manufacturing (10%) and Education & training (10%).

Health care & social assistance16.2%

Manufacturing10.3%

Education & training10.0%

Construction9.7%

Retail trade8.0%

Public administration & safety7.9%

Accommodation & food7.2%

Professional & technical6.4%

Other services4.7%

Administrative & support3.4%

Occupations people work in

In 5170, SA, the largest group is Professionals at 21%, followed by Technicians & trades (18%) and Community & personal service (15%).

Professionals20.9%

Technicians & trades18.2%

Community & personal service14.7%

Labourers11.8%

Managers11.0%

Clerical & administrative9.5%

Sales workers8.3%

Machinery operators & drivers5.9%

Areas within 5170, SA

Seaford Rise - Moana

Nearby areas

5169, SA 5173, SA 5168, SA 5167, SA 5171, SA 5165, SA 5174, SA 5164, SA

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