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.
5019, SA · Postcode
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.
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 5019, SA — higher than 66% of areas.
| 5019, SA | 9,385 |
|---|---|
| Port Adelaide Enfield | 132,400 |
| South Australia | 1,781,516 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
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.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
48 yrs ▲ +11.6%
Older than 74% of postcode areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
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.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
13.8% ▼ -7.8%
Lower than 81% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
In 5019, SA, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 31%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Seniors (65+) (22%).
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.
2.3% ▲ +35.6%
Higher than 52% of postcode areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
14.0% ▲ +23.5%
Higher than 69% of postcode areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
5019, SA splits fairly evenly between Married (39%) and Never married (38%), with Divorced at 13%.
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