5019, SA · Postcode

Demographics & Identity in 5019, SA

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

A typical resident in postcode 5019 is 48, making it far older than the national average. This area has seen a steady shift toward an older population, with seniors now making up a larger share of the community than in most other similar places.

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📍 5019, SA, Postcode

Where 5019, SA sits — Total population

9,385 ▲ +2.7%
  • 1–2: 1 area
  • 2–2: 0 areas
  • 2–4: 0 areas
  • 4–5: 2 areas
  • 5–8: 3 areas
  • 8–12: 2 areas
  • 12–19: 2 areas
  • 19–29: 12 areas
  • 29–44: 19 areas
  • 44–67: 35 areas
  • 67–102: 30 areas
  • 102–155: 70 areas
  • 155–237: 97 areas
  • 237–360: 129 areas
  • 360–549: 158 areas
  • 549–836: 168 areas
  • 836–1,273: 181 areas
  • 1,273–1,938: 179 areas
  • 1,938–2,951: 157 areas
  • 2,951–4,493: 179 areas
  • 4,493–6,842: 176 areas
  • 6,842–10,418: 210 areas
  • 10,418–15,865: 268 areas
  • 15,865–24,158: 254 areas
  • 24,158–36,786: 182 areas
  • 36,786–56,016: 93 areas
  • 56,016–85,299: 28 areas
  • 85,299–129,888: 8 areas

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 5019, SA — higher than 66% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
5019, SA9,385
Port Adelaide Enfield 132,400
South Australia 1,781,516
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The population grew by 2.7% since 2011 to reach 9,385 people. Residents here are noticeably older than those in the rest of South Australia, with the typical age rising 5 years since 2011.

9,385 ▲ +2.7%

Higher than 66% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 9,138
  • 2016: 9,122
  • 2021: 9,385

The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.

48 yrs ▲ +11.6%

Older than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 43 yrs
  • 2016: 45 yrs
  • 2021: 48 yrs

Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.

Age profile

How the population splits across age groups.

Children under 15 make up only 13.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure. This helps explain why the area is so much older, as 22.5% of people are seniors, a figure that rose 4.4 points since 2011.

22.5% ▲ +24.1%

Higher than 65% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 18.1%
  • 2016: 19.9%
  • 2021: 22.5%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

13.8% ▼ -7.8%

Lower than 81% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 15.0%
  • 2016: 14.7%
  • 2021: 13.8%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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In 5019, SA, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 31%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Seniors (65+) (22%).

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

People in de facto relationships make up 14.0% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. Around 2.3% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a proportion that has barely changed since 2011.

14.0% ▲ +23.5%

Higher than 69% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 11.4%
  • 2016: 13.0%
  • 2021: 14.0%

Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).

Marital status

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5019, SA splits fairly evenly between Married (39%) and Never married (38%), with Divorced at 13%.

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 101 males; 85+: 190 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 85 males; 80–84: 144 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 165 males; 75–79: 182 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 281 males; 70–74: 321 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 284 males; 65–69: 340 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 373 males; 60–64: 437 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 353 males; 55–59: 418 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 359 males; 50–54: 414 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 291 males; 45–49: 309 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 288 males; 40–44: 288 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 269 males; 35–39: 302 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 259 males; 30–34: 301 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 231 males; 25–29: 255 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 217 males; 20–24: 200 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 231 males; 15–19: 204 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 228 males; 10–14: 208 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 228 males; 5–9: 206 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 224 males; 0–4: 209 females

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 5019, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5019/5019-sa/topic/demographics-identity