Postcode · Area profile

5291, SA

1,741 km²

5291, SA has far fewer renters than most areas and household incomes a little above the norm.

Beyond that, it has a slightly less degree-qualified population and somewhat more residents than usual.

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📍 5291, SA, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population10,151▲ +18.6%since 2011 Median age43 yrs▲ +4.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.6%People aged 65 and over17.8%Children under 1518.2%People in a de facto relationship12.0%▲ +39.1%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 5291, SA, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Children (0–14) (18%).

Older adults (45–64)29.9%

Young adults (25–44)23.2%

Children (0–14)18.2%

Seniors (65+)17.8%

Youth (15–24)10.8%

Marital status

In 5291, SA, the largest group is Married at 56%, followed by Never married (31%) and Divorced (7%).

Married56%
Never married31%
Divorced7%
Widowed4%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 5291, SA, the largest group is Australia at 95%, followed by England (2%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia84.6%

England2.0%

New Zealand1.1%

South Africa0.4%

Philippines0.4%

Italy0.2%

Vietnam0.1%

India0.1%

China0.1%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In 5291, SA, the largest group is Australian at 37%, followed by English (33%) and Scottish (10%).

Australian42.0%

English36.9%

Scottish10.8%

Irish8.0%

German7.6%

Dutch2.6%

Italian2.3%

Filipino0.6%

Greek0.5%

Chinese0.4%

Language

People using another language at home2.3%

Language used at home

In 5291, SA, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Italian (0%) and Greek (0%).

English only84.9%

Italian0.2%

Greek0.1%

Vietnamese0.1%

Tagalog0.1%

Mandarin0.0%

Cantonese0.0%

Religion

People with no religion47.8%

Religious affiliation

In 5291, SA, the largest group is No religion at 56%, followed by Christianity (43%) and Buddhism (0%).

No religion56%
Christianity43%
Buddhism0%
Other religions0%
Islam0%
Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1238.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher11.3%

Highest year of school

In 5291, SA, the largest group is Year 12 at 42%, followed by Year 10 (24%) and Year 11 (23%).

Year 1238.7%

Year 1021.7%

Year 1121.4%

Year 9 or below9.5%

Highest qualification level

In 5291, SA, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 54%, followed by Bachelor degree (20%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (16%).

Certificate III / IV41.8%

Bachelor degree15.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma12.8%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.8%

Certificate I / II2.6%

Postgraduate degree2.2%

Field of qualification

In 5291, SA, the largest group is Engineering & related at 24%, followed by Management & commerce (18%) and Health (12%).

Engineering & related19.0%

Management & commerce14.1%

Health9.7%

Education8.5%

Society & culture8.1%

Agriculture & environment6.0%

Architecture & building5.9%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.1%

Natural & physical sciences1.4%

Creative arts1.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$833▲ +42.2%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,861▲ +50.7%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,093▲ +48.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week9.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week19.9%

Household income distribution

In 5291, SA, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 37%, followed by $650–$1,499 (29%) and Under $650 (13%).

$1,500–$2,99934.4%

$650–$1,49926.4%

Under $65012.0%

$3,000–$3,99911.2%

$4,000 or more8.6%

Personal income distribution

In 5291, SA, the largest group is Under $650 at 39%, followed by $650–$1,499 (39%) and $1,500–$2,999 (19%).

Under $65033.0%

$650–$1,49932.6%

$1,500–$2,99916.0%

$3,000 or more2.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition24.6%People with a mental health condition6.2%People needing help with daily activities3.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 5291, SA, the largest group is None at 71%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (6%).

None59.5%

One condition17.1%

Two conditions5.2%

Three or more2.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 5291, SA, the largest group is Arthritis at 19%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Mental health (15%).

Arthritis7.9%

Asthma7.5%

Mental health6.2%

Other condition5.9%

Diabetes4.4%

Heart disease3.8%

Cancer2.5%

Lung condition1.5%

Stroke0.8%

Dementia0.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers19.6%People providing unpaid care12.1%People caring for children unpaid28.0%People who served in the Defence Force3.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework24.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families7.4%People living alone17.4%▼ -3.1%since 2011

Family composition

In 5291, SA, the largest group is Couples with children at 60%, followed by Couples without children (32%) and One-parent families (7%).

Couples with children60%
Couples without children32%
One-parent families7%
Other families1%

Household size

In 5291, SA, the largest group is 2 people at 41%, followed by 1 person (17%) and 4 people (17%).

2 people40.7%

1 person17.4%

4 people17.2%

3 people13.3%

5 people8.3%

6 or more2.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$220▲ +57.1%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,458▲ +10.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting9.9%Homes owned outright40.2%Separate (detached) houses97.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms85.8%▲ +2.6%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 5291, SA, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 46%, followed by Owned outright (41%) and Rented (10%).

Owned with a mortgage46%
Owned outright41%
Rented10%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In 5291, SA, the largest group is Separate house at 98%, followed by Other dwelling (2%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (0%).

Separate house98%
Other dwelling2%
Townhouse / semi-detached0%
Flat or apartment0%

Bedrooms per home

In 5291, SA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 4 bedrooms (35%) and 2 bedrooms (10%).

3 bedrooms45.5%

4 bedrooms34.3%

2 bedrooms10.2%

5 or more6.1%

1 bedroom1.9%

Studio / none0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In 5291, SA, the largest group is $200–$349 at 51%, followed by Under $200 (36%) and $350–$549 (13%).

$200–$34948.3%

Under $20033.6%

$350–$54912.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 5291, SA, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 46%, followed by Under $1,000 (24%) and $1,800–$2,999 (24%).

$1,000–$1,79943.8%

Under $1,00023.3%

$1,800–$2,99923.3%

$3,000 or more5.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle1.0%▼ -28.5%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 5291, SA, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 40%, followed by 3 vehicles (23%) and 4 or more (19%).

2 vehicles40.3%

3 vehicles22.9%

4 or more19.3%

1 vehicle16.7%

No vehicle1.0%

How people get to work

In 5291, SA, the largest group is Car (driver) at 81%, followed by Worked at home (12%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)70.7%

Worked at home10.2%

Car (passenger)3.8%

Walked1.8%

Bicycle0.2%

Bus0.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years28.7%Recent arrivals from overseas7.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.5%Labour-force participation61.9%Employed full-time58.3%

Industries people work in

In 5291, SA, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 20%, followed by Health care & social assistance (12%) and Construction (10%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing19.1%

Health care & social assistance11.6%

Construction10.0%

Retail trade8.2%

Manufacturing8.1%

Education & training7.6%

Accommodation & food5.4%

Transport & warehousing4.5%

Public administration & safety4.3%

Other services4.1%

Occupations people work in

In 5291, SA, the largest group is Managers at 19%, followed by Technicians & trades (17%) and Professionals (14%).

Managers18.3%

Technicians & trades16.5%

Professionals13.5%

Labourers12.6%

Clerical & administrative11.4%

Community & personal service9.7%

Machinery operators & drivers8.3%

Sales workers8.0%

Areas within 5291, SA

Grant Mount Gambier - East

Nearby areas

5290, SA 5279, SA 5278, SA 3292, VIC 5277, SA 5280, SA 5263, SA 3304, VIC

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