10,756 ▲ +12.3%
Higher than 69% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 9,578
- 2016: 9,855
- 2021: 10,756
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
5064, SA · Postcode
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in postcode 5064 is 46 years old, making this area far older than the national average. This older profile is driven by a large senior population, which helps explain the high number of married couples and a low number of de facto relationships.
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 5064, SA — higher than 69% of areas.
| 5064, SA | 10,756 |
|---|---|
| Burnside | 46,030 |
| South Australia | 1,781,516 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
How many people, and the typical age.
The population of 10,756 grew by 12% since 2011. While the typical resident is noticeably older than those in the rest of South Australia, the age of the community has actually dropped by 2 years since 2011.
10,756 ▲ +12.3%
Higher than 69% of postcode areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
46 yrs ▼ -4.2%
Older than 67% of postcode areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
How the population splits across age groups.
Seniors make up 27.1% of the population, a figure well above the national average. This age group is the largest local cohort, though the proportion of children under 15 has risen slightly to 17.3% since 2011.
27.1% ▲ +6.5%
Higher than 82% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
17.3% ▲ +15.3%
Higher than 50% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
5064, SA splits fairly evenly between Seniors (65+) (27%) and Older adults (45–64) (25%), with Young adults (25–44) at 19%.
First Nations identity and marital status.
Married couples are the most common relationship status at 56.6%, while de facto relationships are well below the state and national figures at 5.8%. Only 0.4% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is much lower than most areas.
0.4% ▲ +35.2%
Lower than 89% of postcode areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
5.8% ▲ +4.0%
Lower than 96% of postcode areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In 5064, SA, Married is the majority at 57%; Never married is next at 26%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 5064, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5064/5064-sa/topic/demographics-identity