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5483, SA

329 km²

5483, SA is characterised by a smaller-than-average population, mostly owner-occupied homes and a somewhat older age profile.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population342▼ -16.0%since 2011Median age48 yrs▲ +14.3%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over27.8%Children under 1519.0%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41616

Age structure

In 5483, SA, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Seniors (65+) (28%) and Children (0–14) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)27.8%
Seniors (65+)27.8%
Children (0–14)19.0%
Young adults (25–44)16.1%
Youth (15–24)8.5%

Marital status

In 5483, SA, the largest group is Married at 51%, followed by Never married (27%) and Divorced (11%).

  • Married51%
  • Never married27%
  • Divorced11%
  • Widowed7%
  • Separated4%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In 5483, SA, the largest group is Australia at 96%, followed by New Zealand (3%) and England (1%).

Australia87.1%
New Zealand2.3%
England0.9%

Language

People using another language at home1.2%

Language used at home

In 5483, SA, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Mandarin (2%).

English only90.6%
Mandarin1.5%

Religion

People with no religion39.8%

Religious affiliation

In 5483, SA, the largest group is Christianity at 55%, followed by No religion (44%) and Buddhism (2%).

  • Christianity55%
  • No religion44%
  • Buddhism2%

Education

Completed Year 1245.6%

Highest year of school

In 5483, SA, the largest group is Year 12 at 49%, followed by Year 11 (20%) and Year 10 (17%).

Year 1245.6%
Year 1118.6%
Year 1016.0%
Year 9 or below12.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$743▲ +45.1%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,416▲ +84.4%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,843▲ +82.1%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week7.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week14.7%

Household income distribution

In 5483, SA, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 35%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and Under $650 (16%).

$1,500–$2,99930.2%
$650–$1,49927.1%
Under $65014.0%
$3,000–$3,9998.5%
$4,000 or more6.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition27.8%People with a mental health condition8.2%People needing help with daily activities4.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 5483, SA, the largest group is Arthritis at 23%, followed by Mental health (19%) and Asthma (17%).

Arthritis9.9%
Mental health8.2%
Asthma7.0%
Other condition5.6%
Heart disease4.7%
Cancer2.6%
Stroke2.6%
Diabetes0.9%
Lung condition0.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers41.3%People providing unpaid care12.3%People caring for children unpaid29.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families9.8%

Family composition

In 5483, SA, the largest group is Couples with children at 55%, followed by Couples without children (35%) and One-parent families (10%).

  • Couples with children55%
  • Couples without children35%
  • One-parent families10%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$180▲ +176.9%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,230▲ +13.9%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting12.4%Homes owned outright55.8%Separate (detached) houses96.1%

How homes are owned or rented

In 5483, SA, the largest group is Owned outright at 55%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (29%) and Rented (12%).

  • Owned outright55%
  • Owned with a mortgage29%
  • Rented12%
  • Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In 5483, SA, the largest group is Separate house at 97%, followed by Other dwelling (3%).

  • Separate house97%
  • Other dwelling3%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years23.8%

How people get to work

In 5483, SA, the largest group is Car (driver) at 59%, followed by Worked at home (25%) and Walked (12%).

Car (driver)49.7%
Worked at home21.0%
Walked10.2%
Car (passenger)3.6%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate2.4%Labour-force participation60.1%Employed full-time58.1%

Industries people work in

In 5483, SA, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 34%, followed by Health care & social assistance (14%) and Education & training (11%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing29.3%
Health care & social assistance12.6%
Education & training9.6%
Accommodation & food7.8%
Public administration & safety7.2%
Mining4.8%
Wholesale trade3.6%
Administrative & support3.6%
Construction2.4%
Transport & warehousing2.4%

Occupations people work in

In 5483, SA, the largest group is Managers at 33%, followed by Labourers (17%) and Professionals (13%).

Managers32.3%
Labourers17.4%
Professionals13.2%
Community & personal service9.0%
Technicians & trades7.8%
Clerical & administrative7.8%
Sales workers6.0%
Machinery operators & drivers6.0%

Nearby areas

5482, SA5481, SA5485, SA5495, SA5701, SA5480, SA5490, SA5431, SA