Postcode · Area profile

5454, SA

546 km²

5454, SA is characterised by a below-average share of degree-holders and household incomes well below most areas.

It also has a smaller-than-average population and a slightly lower share of renters than usual.

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📍 5454, SA, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population391▲ +2.4%since 2011 Median age43 yrs▲ +2.4%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.1%People aged 65 and over18.4%Children under 1523.5%People in a de facto relationship13.5%▲ +16.4%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 5454, SA, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 26%, followed by Children (0–14) (24%) and Young adults (25–44) (22%).

Older adults (45–64)24.8%

Children (0–14)23.5%

Young adults (25–44)21.7%

Seniors (65+)18.4%

Youth (15–24)8.2%

Marital status

In 5454, SA, the largest group is Married at 52%, followed by Never married (28%) and Divorced (8%).

Married52%
Never married28%
Divorced8%
Widowed7%
Separated5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 5454, SA, the largest group is Australia at 96%, followed by England (3%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia85.4%

England2.6%

New Zealand0.8%

Ancestry

In 5454, SA, the largest group is Australian at 41%, followed by English (31%) and Irish (9%).

Australian47.3%

English35.5%

Irish10.7%

German10.0%

Scottish9.7%

Dutch1.3%

Italian0.8%

Language

People using another language at home2.3%

Language used at home

In 5454, SA, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only90.3%

Religion

People with no religion49.4%

Religious affiliation

In 5454, SA, the largest group is No religion at 55%, followed by Christianity (44%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion55%
Christianity44%
Buddhism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1240.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher6.6%

Highest year of school

In 5454, SA, the largest group is Year 12 at 46%, followed by Year 11 (24%) and Year 10 (18%).

Year 1240.8%

Year 1121.4%

Year 1016.3%

Year 9 or below10.2%

Highest qualification level

In 5454, SA, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 55%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (24%) and Bachelor degree (15%).

Certificate III / IV42.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma18.5%

Bachelor degree11.9%

Certificate I / II4.2%

Field of qualification

In 5454, SA, the largest group is Agriculture & environment at 20%, followed by Engineering & related (18%) and Management & commerce (18%).

Agriculture & environment16.7%

Engineering & related14.3%

Management & commerce14.3%

Society & culture11.3%

Health8.9%

Education6.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.4%

Architecture & building2.4%

Creative arts1.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$626▲ +14.0%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,112▲ +12.6%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,454▲ +24.7%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week4.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week11.4%

Household income distribution

In 5454, SA, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 40%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and Under $650 (19%).

$650–$1,49936.2%

$1,500–$2,99925.5%

Under $65016.8%

$4,000 or more6.0%

$3,000–$3,9995.4%

Personal income distribution

In 5454, SA, the largest group is Under $650 at 51%, followed by $650–$1,499 (34%) and $1,500–$2,999 (14%).

Under $65048.2%

$650–$1,49932.5%

$1,500–$2,99913.1%

$3,000 or more1.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition32.2%People with a mental health condition10.5%People needing help with daily activities5.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 5454, SA, the largest group is None at 65%, followed by One condition (25%) and Two conditions (7%).

None59.3%

One condition22.5%

Two conditions6.1%

Three or more3.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 5454, SA, the largest group is Asthma at 20%, followed by Mental health (20%) and Arthritis (17%).

Asthma10.5%

Mental health10.5%

Arthritis9.0%

Other condition7.2%

Diabetes6.1%

Heart disease2.6%

Lung condition2.3%

Cancer1.8%

Stroke1.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers34.8%People providing unpaid care18.7%People caring for children unpaid30.8%People who served in the Defence Force3.3%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework28.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▼ -4.0%since 2011 One-parent families13.2%People living alone23.5%▲ +0.9%since 2011

Family composition

In 5454, SA, the largest group is Couples with children at 51%, followed by Couples without children (35%) and One-parent families (13%).

Couples with children51%
Couples without children35%
One-parent families13%
Other families2%

Household size

In 5454, SA, the largest group is 2 people at 43%, followed by 1 person (24%) and 3 people (16%).

2 people42.3%

1 person23.5%

3 people15.4%

5 people7.4%

4 people6.0%

6 or more4.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$150▲ +50.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$704▼ -1.5%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting17.4%Homes owned outright47.7%Separate (detached) houses99.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms76.5%▼ -4.7%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 5454, SA, the largest group is Owned outright at 50%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (27%) and Rented (18%).

Owned outright50%
Owned with a mortgage27%
Rented18%
Other tenure6%

Types of homes

In 5454, SA, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In 5454, SA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 57%, followed by 4 bedrooms (17%) and 2 bedrooms (17%).

3 bedrooms55.0%

4 bedrooms16.8%

2 bedrooms16.1%

1 bedroom4.7%

5 or more4.7%

Weekly rent distribution

In 5454, SA, the largest group is Under $200 at 73%, followed by $200–$349 (27%).

Under $20073.1%

$200–$34926.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 5454, SA, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 76%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (24%).

Under $1,00076.3%

$1,000–$1,79923.7%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%▼ -100.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 5454, SA, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 31%, followed by 1 vehicle (29%) and 4 or more (21%).

2 vehicles31.2%

1 vehicle29.1%

4 or more21.3%

3 vehicles18.4%

How people get to work

In 5454, SA, the largest group is Car (driver) at 74%, followed by Worked at home (20%) and Car (passenger) (3%).

Car (driver)57.8%

Worked at home15.6%

Car (passenger)2.3%

Walked2.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years25.7%Recent arrivals from overseas47.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate7.1%Labour-force participation60.0%Employed full-time56.1%

Industries people work in

In 5454, SA, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 43%, followed by Health care & social assistance (14%) and Professional & technical (6%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing43.4%

Health care & social assistance13.9%

Professional & technical5.8%

Education & training5.8%

Administrative & support5.2%

Retail trade4.6%

Transport & warehousing4.6%

Construction4.0%

Accommodation & food4.0%

Mining2.3%

Occupations people work in

In 5454, SA, the largest group is Managers at 36%, followed by Labourers (15%) and Professionals (9%).

Managers35.8%

Labourers14.5%

Professionals8.7%

Technicians & trades8.7%

Community & personal service8.7%

Machinery operators & drivers8.7%

Clerical & administrative8.1%

Sales workers5.2%

Nearby areas

5471, SA 5470, SA 5455, SA 5472, SA 5491, SA 5420, SA 5473, SA 5464, SA

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