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5602, SA

3,269 km²

5602, SA has a notably older population and a below-average share of degree-holders.

It also has slightly below-average household incomes and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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📍 5602, SA, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,349▲ +26.2%since 2011 Median age51 yrs▲ +15.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.4%People aged 65 and over28.5%Children under 1516.7%People in a de facto relationship14.9%▲ +5.2%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 5602, SA, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 29%, followed by Seniors (65+) (28%) and Young adults (25–44) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)28.8%

Seniors (65+)28.5%

Young adults (25–44)19.6%

Children (0–14)16.7%

Youth (15–24)6.7%

Marital status

In 5602, SA, the largest group is Married at 58%, followed by Never married (25%) and Divorced (8%).

Married58%
Never married25%
Divorced8%
Widowed7%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 5602, SA, the largest group is Australia at 95%, followed by England (3%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia82.5%

England2.6%

New Zealand0.7%

South Africa0.6%

Philippines0.5%

Ancestry

In 5602, SA, the largest group is Australian at 39%, followed by English (37%) and German (10%).

Australian44.7%

English42.6%

German11.9%

Irish6.2%

Scottish5.9%

Dutch2.3%

Italian0.8%

Filipino0.5%

Indian0.3%

Language

People using another language at home1.2%

Language used at home

In 5602, SA, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only88.8%

Religion

People with no religion44.5%

Religious affiliation

In 5602, SA, the largest group is No religion at 51%, followed by Christianity (48%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion51%
Christianity48%
Buddhism1%
Islam0%
Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1233.2%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher9.0%

Highest year of school

In 5602, SA, the largest group is Year 12 at 38%, followed by Year 11 (25%) and Year 10 (24%).

Year 1233.2%

Year 1121.9%

Year 1021.1%

Year 9 or below11.5%

Highest qualification level

In 5602, SA, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 59%, followed by Bachelor degree (19%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (15%).

Certificate III / IV41.5%

Bachelor degree13.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma10.7%

Postgraduate degree1.8%

Certificate I / II1.6%

Graduate diploma / certificate1.3%

Field of qualification

In 5602, SA, the largest group is Engineering & related at 26%, followed by Health (16%) and Society & culture (13%).

Engineering & related19.3%

Health11.8%

Society & culture9.4%

Management & commerce8.1%

Education7.5%

Agriculture & environment5.4%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.3%

Architecture & building4.6%

Creative arts1.1%

Natural & physical sciences0.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$669▲ +55.6%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,197▲ +51.3%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,469▲ +38.7%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week7.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week9.7%

Household income distribution

In 5602, SA, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 40%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (25%) and Under $650 (23%).

$650–$1,49935.8%

$1,500–$2,99922.3%

Under $65020.7%

$3,000–$3,9996.4%

$4,000 or more3.4%

Personal income distribution

In 5602, SA, the largest group is Under $650 at 49%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (12%).

Under $65043.8%

$650–$1,49931.7%

$1,500–$2,99911.2%

$3,000 or more3.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition31.1%People with a mental health condition6.7%People needing help with daily activities6.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 5602, SA, the largest group is None at 64%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (8%).

None55.8%

One condition18.8%

Two conditions7.3%

Three or more5.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 5602, SA, the largest group is Arthritis at 24%, followed by Asthma (16%) and Other condition (12%).

Arthritis13.3%

Asthma9.0%

Other condition6.8%

Mental health6.7%

Diabetes6.4%

Heart disease4.9%

Cancer4.5%

Lung condition2.4%

Stroke1.1%

Dementia0.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers31.4%People providing unpaid care11.6%People caring for children unpaid22.0%People who served in the Defence Force4.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework26.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families9.2%People living alone28.8%▲ +1.4%since 2011

Family composition

In 5602, SA, the largest group is Couples with children at 46%, followed by Couples without children (44%) and One-parent families (9%).

Couples with children46%
Couples without children44%
One-parent families9%
Other families1%

Household size

In 5602, SA, the largest group is 2 people at 45%, followed by 1 person (29%) and 3 people (11%).

2 people44.5%

1 person28.8%

3 people10.9%

4 people9.7%

5 people3.8%

6 or more2.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$200▲ +11.1%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,005▼ -10.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting21.3%Homes owned outright48.7%Separate (detached) houses83.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms78.5%▲ +0.2%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 5602, SA, the largest group is Owned outright at 50%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (24%) and Rented (22%).

Owned outright50%
Owned with a mortgage24%
Rented22%
Other tenure5%

Types of homes

In 5602, SA, the largest group is Separate house at 83%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (14%) and Other dwelling (2%).

Separate house83%
Townhouse / semi-detached14%
Other dwelling2%
Flat or apartment1%

Bedrooms per home

In 5602, SA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 50%, followed by 4 bedrooms (26%) and 2 bedrooms (15%).

3 bedrooms49.7%

4 bedrooms25.4%

2 bedrooms15.1%

1 bedroom3.8%

5 or more3.4%

Studio / none1.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In 5602, SA, the largest group is $200–$349 at 60%, followed by Under $200 (37%) and $350–$549 (3%).

$200–$34954.2%

Under $20033.6%

$350–$5492.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 5602, SA, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 53%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (41%) and $1,800–$2,999 (6%).

Under $1,00049.1%

$1,000–$1,79937.9%

$1,800–$2,9995.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.2%▼ -52.3%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 5602, SA, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 37%, followed by 1 vehicle (30%) and 3 vehicles (19%).

2 vehicles36.8%

1 vehicle29.5%

3 vehicles18.4%

4 or more11.3%

No vehicle3.2%

How people get to work

In 5602, SA, the largest group is Car (driver) at 71%, followed by Worked at home (12%) and Walked (9%).

Car (driver)56.5%

Worked at home9.6%

Walked7.0%

Car (passenger)3.0%

Bus2.6%

Bicycle0.7%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years27.4%Recent arrivals from overseas5.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.9%Labour-force participation52.8%Employed full-time55.5%

Industries people work in

In 5602, SA, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 30%, followed by Health care & social assistance (14%) and Construction (13%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing28.5%

Health care & social assistance13.0%

Construction12.0%

Education & training8.3%

Retail trade7.1%

Accommodation & food6.3%

Transport & warehousing5.2%

Other services3.8%

Mining3.3%

Public administration & safety2.4%

Occupations people work in

In 5602, SA, the largest group is Managers at 29%, followed by Technicians & trades (13%) and Community & personal service (13%).

Managers27.8%

Technicians & trades12.7%

Community & personal service12.2%

Machinery operators & drivers11.3%

Professionals9.6%

Labourers9.4%

Clerical & administrative7.8%

Sales workers6.6%

Nearby areas

5640, SA 5611, SA 5601, SA 5642, SA 5603, SA 5604, SA 5609, SA 5608, SA

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