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5272, SA

1,923 km²

5272, SA is characterised by somewhat fewer renters than the norm, a modest population and somewhat fewer graduates than the norm.

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📍 5272, SA, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population908▼ -7.3%since 2011 Median age44 yrs▲ +4.8%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.1%People aged 65 and over18.8%Children under 1518.0%People in a de facto relationship14.2%▲ +129.1%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 5272, SA, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Seniors (65+) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)30.3%

Young adults (25–44)22.7%

Seniors (65+)18.8%

Children (0–14)18.0%

Youth (15–24)9.6%

Marital status

In 5272, SA, the largest group is Married at 58%, followed by Never married (29%) and Divorced (7%).

Married58%
Never married29%
Divorced7%
Separated4%
Widowed3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 5272, SA, the largest group is Australia at 95%, followed by England (2%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia84.7%

England1.8%

New Zealand1.7%

South Africa0.8%

Ancestry

In 5272, SA, the largest group is English at 37%, followed by Australian (37%) and Scottish (8%).

English44.5%

Australian44.3%

Scottish10.0%

German8.8%

Irish7.5%

Italian2.3%

Dutch2.0%

Chinese0.8%

Greek0.4%

Filipino0.3%

Language

People using another language at home2.4%

Language used at home

In 5272, SA, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only89.5%

Religion

People with no religion52.4%

Religious affiliation

In 5272, SA, the largest group is No religion at 58%, followed by Christianity (41%) and Islam (1%).

No religion58%
Christianity41%
Islam1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1247.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher11.6%

Highest year of school

In 5272, SA, the largest group is Year 12 at 53%, followed by Year 11 (21%) and Year 10 (17%).

Year 1247.1%

Year 1119.0%

Year 1014.9%

Year 9 or below8.6%

Highest qualification level

In 5272, SA, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 46%, followed by Bachelor degree (22%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (22%).

Certificate III / IV35.2%

Bachelor degree16.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma16.7%

Certificate I / II3.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.7%

Postgraduate degree2.0%

Field of qualification

In 5272, SA, the largest group is Agriculture & environment at 26%, followed by Management & commerce (14%) and Health (12%).

Agriculture & environment21.4%

Management & commerce11.5%

Health10.0%

Engineering & related9.7%

Society & culture9.2%

Education7.2%

Architecture & building5.0%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.0%

Natural & physical sciences2.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$818▲ +34.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,442▲ +24.8%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,891▲ +48.0%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week6.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week14.1%

Household income distribution

In 5272, SA, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 36%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (33%) and Under $650 (14%).

$650–$1,49931.2%

$1,500–$2,99928.5%

Under $65011.7%

$3,000–$3,9998.4%

$4,000 or more5.7%

Personal income distribution

In 5272, SA, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 40%, followed by Under $650 (39%) and $1,500–$2,999 (17%).

$650–$1,49935.0%

Under $65034.1%

$1,500–$2,99915.2%

$3,000 or more3.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition23.5%People with a mental health condition5.2%People needing help with daily activities2.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 5272, SA, the largest group is None at 74%, followed by One condition (18%) and Two conditions (6%).

None65.7%

One condition16.1%

Two conditions5.5%

Three or more2.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 5272, SA, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Other condition (15%).

Arthritis7.7%

Asthma6.8%

Other condition5.6%

Mental health5.2%

Heart disease4.4%

Diabetes4.0%

Cancer2.1%

Lung condition1.7%

Stroke0.8%

Dementia0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers40.2%People providing unpaid care10.0%People caring for children unpaid30.0%People who served in the Defence Force2.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework24.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▼ -3.8%since 2011 One-parent families4.3%People living alone26.7%▲ +37.5%since 2011

Family composition

In 5272, SA, the largest group is Couples with children at 60%, followed by Couples without children (36%) and One-parent families (4%).

Couples with children60%
Couples without children36%
One-parent families4%

Household size

In 5272, SA, the largest group is 2 people at 37%, followed by 1 person (27%) and 3 people (14%).

2 people35.7%

1 person26.7%

3 people13.5%

4 people12.3%

5 people6.3%

6 or more3.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$150▲ +200.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$758▼ -24.2%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -20.0%since 2011 Households renting15.3%Homes owned outright48.9%Separate (detached) houses95.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms84.7%▼ -5.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 5272, SA, the largest group is Owned outright at 51%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (22%) and Rented (16%).

Owned outright51%
Owned with a mortgage22%
Rented16%
Other tenure11%

Types of homes

In 5272, SA, the largest group is Separate house at 96%, followed by Other dwelling (2%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

Separate house96%
Other dwelling2%
Flat or apartment1%
Townhouse / semi-detached1%

Bedrooms per home

In 5272, SA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 53%, followed by 4 bedrooms (26%) and 2 bedrooms (12%).

3 bedrooms52.9%

4 bedrooms25.8%

2 bedrooms12.3%

5 or more6.0%

1 bedroom1.8%

Weekly rent distribution

In 5272, SA, the largest group is Under $200 at 100%.

Under $20076.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 5272, SA, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 56%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (36%) and $1,800–$2,999 (8%).

Under $1,00052.2%

$1,000–$1,79933.3%

$1,800–$2,9997.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.0%▲ —since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 5272, SA, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 39%, followed by 4 or more (22%) and 1 vehicle (21%).

2 vehicles39.9%

4 or more22.7%

1 vehicle22.1%

3 vehicles14.4%

No vehicle4.0%

How people get to work

In 5272, SA, the largest group is Car (driver) at 64%, followed by Worked at home (21%) and Walked (12%).

Car (driver)54.8%

Worked at home18.1%

Walked10.4%

Car (passenger)2.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years29.1%Recent arrivals from overseas18.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.2%Labour-force participation68.2%Employed full-time63.3%

Industries people work in

In 5272, SA, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 55%, followed by Education & training (7%) and Construction (6%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing53.8%

Education & training7.2%

Construction6.0%

Health care & social assistance5.4%

Retail trade4.8%

Manufacturing4.4%

Transport & warehousing3.2%

Wholesale trade2.8%

Administrative & support2.4%

Accommodation & food2.2%

Occupations people work in

In 5272, SA, the largest group is Managers at 41%, followed by Labourers (19%) and Technicians & trades (9%).

Managers39.8%

Labourers18.1%

Technicians & trades8.6%

Clerical & administrative7.2%

Professionals6.8%

Community & personal service6.2%

Sales workers4.6%

Machinery operators & drivers4.6%

Areas within 5272, SA

Naracoorte Surrounds

Nearby areas

5273, SA 5280, SA 5271, SA 5276, SA 5279, SA 5278, SA 5275, SA 5263, SA

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