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5501, SA

656 km²

5501, SA has far fewer renters than most areas and a below-average share of degree-holders.

Beyond that, it has a slightly younger population and somewhat more residents than usual.

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📍 5501, SA, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population8,156▲ +21.9%since 2011 Median age40 yrs▲ +2.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.9%People aged 65 and over13.9%Children under 1518.9%People in a de facto relationship15.2%▲ +24.4%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 5501, SA, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 31%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Children (0–14) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)30.8%

Young adults (25–44)24.7%

Children (0–14)18.9%

Seniors (65+)13.9%

Youth (15–24)11.8%

Marital status

In 5501, SA, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (9%).

Married47%
Never married36%
Divorced9%
Widowed4%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 5501, SA, the largest group is Australia at 90%, followed by England (6%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia80.7%

England5.8%

New Zealand0.8%

Italy0.6%

Vietnam0.6%

Philippines0.4%

India0.2%

South Africa0.2%

China0.1%

Ancestry

In 5501, SA, the largest group is Australian at 36%, followed by English (36%) and Scottish (7%).

Australian43.9%

English43.5%

Scottish8.5%

Irish6.8%

German6.5%

Italian6.0%

Dutch2.2%

Greek1.4%

Vietnamese0.9%

Filipino0.9%

Language

People using another language at home5.2%

Language used at home

In 5501, SA, the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Italian (1%) and Greek (1%).

English only89.4%

Italian0.9%

Greek0.8%

Vietnamese0.7%

Arabic0.2%

Punjabi0.2%

Tagalog0.2%

Mandarin0.1%

Hindi0.1%

Cantonese0.0%

Religion

People with no religion54.4%

Religious affiliation

In 5501, SA, the largest group is No religion at 59%, followed by Christianity (39%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion59%
Christianity39%
Buddhism1%
Other religions0%
Hinduism0%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1239.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher7.5%

Highest year of school

In 5501, SA, the largest group is Year 12 at 42%, followed by Year 11 (23%) and Year 10 (23%).

Year 1239.0%

Year 1121.8%

Year 1021.0%

Year 9 or below11.3%

Highest qualification level

In 5501, SA, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 60%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (17%) and Bachelor degree (13%).

Certificate III / IV48.8%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.9%

Bachelor degree10.5%

Certificate I / II3.6%

Postgraduate degree2.2%

Graduate diploma / certificate1.8%

Field of qualification

In 5501, SA, the largest group is Engineering & related at 28%, followed by Management & commerce (18%) and Society & culture (14%).

Engineering & related23.0%

Management & commerce14.6%

Society & culture12.0%

Health9.2%

Architecture & building5.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.4%

Education5.3%

Agriculture & environment3.6%

Natural & physical sciences1.6%

Creative arts1.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$756▲ +45.1%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,708▲ +48.0%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,944▲ +48.7%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week6.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week15.4%

Household income distribution

In 5501, SA, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 39%, followed by $650–$1,499 (29%) and Under $650 (15%).

$1,500–$2,99934.8%

$650–$1,49926.1%

Under $65013.3%

$3,000–$3,9999.1%

$4,000 or more6.3%

Personal income distribution

In 5501, SA, the largest group is Under $650 at 44%, followed by $650–$1,499 (39%) and $1,500–$2,999 (15%).

Under $65040.6%

$650–$1,49936.6%

$1,500–$2,99913.9%

$3,000 or more1.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition32.4%People with a mental health condition10.0%People needing help with daily activities6.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 5501, SA, the largest group is None at 65%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (8%).

None59.7%

One condition20.6%

Two conditions7.5%

Three or more4.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 5501, SA, the largest group is Asthma at 20%, followed by Arthritis (19%) and Mental health (17%).

Asthma11.6%

Arthritis11.2%

Mental health10.0%

Other condition8.6%

Diabetes6.1%

Heart disease4.3%

Cancer2.8%

Lung condition2.5%

Stroke1.1%

Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.8%People providing unpaid care13.7%People caring for children unpaid29.6%People who served in the Defence Force3.6%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework24.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8▲ +3.7%since 2011 One-parent families11.6%People living alone20.0%▲ +1.4%since 2011

Family composition

In 5501, SA, the largest group is Couples with children at 62%, followed by Couples without children (26%) and One-parent families (12%).

Couples with children62%
Couples without children26%
One-parent families12%
Other families1%

Household size

In 5501, SA, the largest group is 2 people at 34%, followed by 1 person (20%) and 4 people (17%).

2 people33.9%

1 person20.0%

4 people17.0%

3 people16.6%

5 people7.7%

6 or more4.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$290▲ +45.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,590▲ +12.9%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting9.4%Homes owned outright28.1%Separate (detached) houses99.4%Homes with three or more bedrooms89.7%▲ +3.3%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 5501, SA, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 60%, followed by Owned outright (29%) and Rented (10%).

Owned with a mortgage60%
Owned outright29%
Rented10%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In 5501, SA, the largest group is Separate house at 100%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (0%) and Flat or apartment (0%).

Separate house100%
Townhouse / semi-detached0%
Flat or apartment0%

Bedrooms per home

In 5501, SA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 4 bedrooms (40%) and 5 or more (9%).

3 bedrooms41.0%

4 bedrooms39.4%

5 or more9.3%

2 bedrooms7.2%

1 bedroom1.4%

Studio / none0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In 5501, SA, the largest group is $200–$349 at 51%, followed by $350–$549 (26%) and Under $200 (21%).

$200–$34948.7%

$350–$54924.9%

Under $20019.6%

$550–$7491.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 5501, SA, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 42%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and Under $1,000 (20%).

$1,000–$1,79939.1%

$1,800–$2,99930.5%

Under $1,00019.2%

$3,000 or more5.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle1.4%▼ -37.1%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 5501, SA, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 38%, followed by 3 vehicles (22%) and 1 vehicle (19%).

2 vehicles38.5%

3 vehicles21.9%

1 vehicle19.3%

4 or more19.0%

No vehicle1.4%

How people get to work

In 5501, SA, the largest group is Car (driver) at 84%, followed by Worked at home (9%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)72.4%

Worked at home7.8%

Car (passenger)3.6%

Walked1.7%

Bus0.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years31.2%Recent arrivals from overseas4.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.6%Labour-force participation63.7%Employed full-time61.3%

Industries people work in

In 5501, SA, the largest group is Construction at 13%, followed by Health care & social assistance (12%) and Retail trade (10%).

Construction12.3%

Health care & social assistance11.4%

Retail trade9.4%

Manufacturing9.3%

Transport & warehousing7.4%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing6.7%

Education & training5.9%

Public administration & safety5.9%

Other services5.1%

Wholesale trade4.1%

Occupations people work in

In 5501, SA, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 19%, followed by Labourers (14%) and Clerical & administrative (13%).

Technicians & trades19.0%

Labourers13.7%

Clerical & administrative13.2%

Managers12.9%

Machinery operators & drivers11.5%

Community & personal service10.4%

Professionals9.3%

Sales workers7.9%

Areas within 5501, SA

Lewiston - Two Wells

Nearby areas

5502, SA 5460, SA 5550, SA 5120, SA 5400, SA 5401, SA 5121, SA 5461, SA

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