5111, SA · Postcode

Demographics & Identity in 5111, SA

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

A striking 63% of residents in postcode 5111 are aged between 15 and 24, making it one of the youngest areas in the country. The population has nearly doubled since 2011 to 376 people, and it is an area where almost no children or seniors live.

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📍 5111, SA, Postcode

Where 5111, SA sits — Total population

376 ▲ +94.8%
  • 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 5111, SA — lower than 85% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
5111, SA376
Salisbury 145,806
South Australia 1,781,516
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The typical resident is just 23, which is far younger than the national figure of 38. This age has risen slightly from 21 in 2011.

376 ▲ +94.8%

Lower than 85% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 193
  • 2016: 272
  • 2021: 376

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

23 yrs ▲ +9.5%

Younger than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 21 yrs
  • 2016: 22 yrs
  • 2021: 23 yrs

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

Age profile

How the population splits across age groups.

There are no children under 15 or people aged 65 and over in the area, figures that are far below both the state and national averages. Most residents are between 15 and 44 years old.

0.0% → —

Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 0.0%
  • 2016: 1.1%
  • 2021: 0.0%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

0.0% → —

Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 0.0%
  • 2016: 0.0%
  • 2021: 0.0%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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In 5111, SA, Youth (15–24) is the majority at 62%; Young adults (25–44) is next at 32%.

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.6% of the population, which is well above the South Australian figure. The vast majority of residents, 91.2%, have never been married.

5.6% ▲ +32.6%

Higher than 78% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 4.2%
  • 2016: 2.2%
  • 2021: 5.6%

Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Marital status

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In 5111, SA, Never married is the majority at 90%; Married is next at 4%.

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 0 males; 85+: 0 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 0 males; 80–84: 0 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 0 males; 75–79: 0 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 0 males; 70–74: 0 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 0 males; 65–69: 0 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 0 males; 60–64: 0 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 0 males; 55–59: 0 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 8 males; 50–54: 0 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 6 males; 45–49: 0 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 7 males; 40–44: 0 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 7 males; 35–39: 6 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 23 males; 30–34: 4 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 59 males; 25–29: 20 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 150 males; 20–24: 29 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 49 males; 15–19: 3 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 0 males; 10–14: 0 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 0 males; 5–9: 0 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 0 males; 0–4: 0 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 5111, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5111/5111-sa/topic/demographics-identity