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5401, SA

269 km²

5401, SA is characterised by a below-average share of degree-holders, slightly below-average household incomes and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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📍 5401, SA, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population832▼ -5.1%since 2011 Median age45 yrs▲ +9.8%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.2%People aged 65 and over22.0%Children under 1517.8%People in a de facto relationship14.1%▼ -23.2%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 5401, SA, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 29%, followed by Seniors (65+) (22%) and Young adults (25–44) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)28.6%

Seniors (65+)22.0%

Young adults (25–44)20.4%

Children (0–14)17.8%

Youth (15–24)10.5%

Marital status

In 5401, SA, the largest group is Married at 42%, followed by Never married (33%) and Divorced (12%).

Married42%
Never married33%
Divorced12%
Widowed8%
Separated5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 5401, SA, the largest group is Australia at 89%, followed by England (8%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia79.1%

England7.0%

New Zealand1.9%

Philippines0.8%

Ancestry

In 5401, SA, the largest group is English at 37%, followed by Australian (37%) and Irish (8%).

English46.3%

Australian45.8%

Irish9.5%

Scottish8.9%

German8.2%

Italian1.8%

Dutch1.8%

Filipino1.4%

Language

People using another language at home3.2%

Language used at home

In 5401, SA, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Tagalog (1%).

English only92.5%

Tagalog1.0%

Religion

People with no religion57.6%

Religious affiliation

In 5401, SA, the largest group is No religion at 61%, followed by Christianity (37%) and Islam (2%).

No religion61%
Christianity37%
Islam2%
Buddhism0%
Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1236.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher9.2%

Highest year of school

In 5401, SA, the largest group is Year 12 at 39%, followed by Year 11 (24%) and Year 10 (23%).

Year 1236.7%

Year 1122.8%

Year 1021.1%

Year 9 or below12.8%

Highest qualification level

In 5401, SA, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 55%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (17%) and Bachelor degree (17%).

Certificate III / IV41.8%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.2%

Bachelor degree12.9%

Postgraduate degree3.2%

Certificate I / II2.9%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.0%

Field of qualification

In 5401, SA, the largest group is Engineering & related at 19%, followed by Management & commerce (16%) and Society & culture (14%).

Engineering & related16.3%

Management & commerce14.0%

Society & culture12.0%

Health9.5%

Agriculture & environment8.9%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.9%

Architecture & building6.0%

Education5.4%

Natural & physical sciences2.6%

Information technology1.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$612▲ +27.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,166▲ +27.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,550▲ +29.0%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week4.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week10.4%

Household income distribution

In 5401, SA, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 33%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and Under $650 (27%).

$650–$1,49928.9%

$1,500–$2,99924.0%

Under $65023.4%

$3,000–$3,9995.8%

$4,000 or more4.5%

Personal income distribution

In 5401, SA, the largest group is Under $650 at 52%, followed by $650–$1,499 (34%) and $1,500–$2,999 (12%).

Under $65045.7%

$650–$1,49929.8%

$1,500–$2,99910.9%

$3,000 or more1.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition40.7%People with a mental health condition11.3%People needing help with daily activities10.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 5401, SA, the largest group is None at 57%, followed by One condition (26%) and Two conditions (10%).

None52.3%

One condition23.9%

Two conditions9.5%

Three or more6.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 5401, SA, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Asthma (17%) and Other condition (15%).

Arthritis15.4%

Asthma13.0%

Other condition11.4%

Mental health11.3%

Diabetes7.6%

Heart disease6.4%

Dementia3.5%

Cancer3.2%

Lung condition3.1%

Stroke1.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers22.1%People providing unpaid care13.8%People caring for children unpaid24.9%People who served in the Defence Force4.7%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework27.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families18.1%People living alone28.6%▼ -1.5%since 2011

Family composition

In 5401, SA, the largest group is Couples with children at 52%, followed by Couples without children (28%) and One-parent families (18%).

Couples with children52%
Couples without children28%
One-parent families18%
Other families2%

Household size

In 5401, SA, the largest group is 2 people at 39%, followed by 1 person (29%) and 3 people (12%).

2 people38.6%

1 person28.6%

3 people11.7%

4 people11.4%

6 or more4.5%

5 people4.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$220▲ +29.4%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,018▼ -9.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting19.5%Homes owned outright35.4%Separate (detached) houses97.4%Homes with three or more bedrooms82.1%▲ +7.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 5401, SA, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 42%, followed by Owned outright (36%) and Rented (20%).

Owned with a mortgage42%
Owned outright36%
Rented20%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In 5401, SA, the largest group is Separate house at 97%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (3%).

Separate house97%
Townhouse / semi-detached3%

Bedrooms per home

In 5401, SA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 53%, followed by 4 bedrooms (23%) and 2 bedrooms (13%).

3 bedrooms52.3%

4 bedrooms23.1%

2 bedrooms13.3%

5 or more6.8%

1 bedroom3.9%

Weekly rent distribution

In 5401, SA, the largest group is $200–$349 at 60%, followed by Under $200 (40%).

$200–$34950.0%

Under $20033.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 5401, SA, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 50%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (42%) and $1,800–$2,999 (8%).

Under $1,00048.0%

$1,000–$1,79940.8%

$1,800–$2,9998.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.7%▼ -34.2%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 5401, SA, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 35%, followed by 1 vehicle (30%) and 3 vehicles (18%).

2 vehicles35.0%

1 vehicle30.3%

3 vehicles17.7%

4 or more14.0%

No vehicle2.7%

How people get to work

In 5401, SA, the largest group is Car (driver) at 79%, followed by Worked at home (12%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)68.4%

Worked at home10.7%

Car (passenger)4.3%

Walked2.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years32.7%Recent arrivals from overseas4.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.1%Labour-force participation50.6%Employed full-time57.4%

Industries people work in

In 5401, SA, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 15%, followed by Health care & social assistance (14%) and Construction (12%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing15.0%

Health care & social assistance13.8%

Construction12.0%

Manufacturing9.5%

Public administration & safety7.1%

Accommodation & food6.1%

Transport & warehousing5.5%

Education & training5.5%

Administrative & support4.9%

Retail trade4.6%

Occupations people work in

In 5401, SA, the largest group is Labourers at 18%, followed by Managers (15%) and Technicians & trades (14%).

Labourers18.4%

Managers15.3%

Technicians & trades14.4%

Community & personal service13.8%

Machinery operators & drivers12.0%

Professionals11.7%

Clerical & administrative11.0%

Sales workers3.4%

Nearby areas

5460, SA 5411, SA 5412, SA 5410, SA 5451, SA 5400, SA 5452, SA 5371, SA

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