# 5268, SA

Postcode · Area profile

Located in: South Australia › Rest of SA › Tatiara

Area: 1,754 km²

A high proportion of overseas-born residents defines postcode 5268, where 17.6% of the population was born abroad. The community is older than the national average, with the typical resident aged 41 and a significant 20.5% of people aged 65 and over. It is a growing area that has added about 688 people since 2011. While many residents have lower formal qualifications, the area is marked by a very strong work ethic and high rates of full-time employment.

## Demographics & Identity

The typical resident is 41 years old, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.5% of the population, a figure well above the Australian average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 3,695 | +22.9% since 2011 |
| Median age | 41 yrs | +5.1% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.5% | +213.8% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 20.5% | +18.0% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 17.3% | -15.3% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 12.7% | +24.0% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 25.4%, Young adults (25–44) 25.4%, Seniors (65+) 20.5%, Children (0–14) 17.3%, Youth (15–24) 11.6%

**Marital status** — Married 50.2%, Never married 33.3%, Divorced 7.4%, Widowed 6.3%, Separated 2.8%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

People born overseas make up 17.6% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas, although this remains far below the national figure. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 17.6% | +16.4% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 75.5%, Philippines 2.7%, New Zealand 1.3%, China 1.1%, England 0.8%, South Africa 0.5%, India 0.4%, Vietnam 0.3%, Nepal 0.2%, Italy 0.1%

**Ancestry** — Australian 39.9%, English 35.5%, German 10.6%, Scottish 7.6%, Irish 5.9%, Filipino 3.3%, Chinese 1.6%, Italian 1.4%, Dutch 1.0%, Indian 0.4%, Vietnamese 0.2%

## Language

About 14.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen since 2011. This diversity is reflected in the 3.3% of people who speak little or no English, which is much higher than most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 14.3% | +34.4% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 3.3% | -9.3% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 80.0%, Mandarin 1.2%, Tagalog 0.6%, Vietnamese 0.3%, Cantonese 0.2%, Arabic 0.2%, Punjabi 0.1%

## Religion

A large number of residents report having no religion, accounting for 42.2% of the population. This is well above the national figure and has risen by 15 percentage points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 42.2% | +54.9% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 42.5%, No religion 42.2%, Not stated 8.0%, Islam 5.5%, Hinduism 1.0%, Buddhism 0.7%, Other religions 0.4%

## Education & Qualifications

Formal qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 9.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 39.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 39.1% | +23.1% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 9.9% | +31.7% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 3.13 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 2 | — |
| School enrolments | 618 | — |
| Average school size | 309 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 967 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 39.1%, Year 11 21.2%, Year 10 17.9%, Year 9 or below 13.9%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 38.4%, Bachelor degree 15.9%, Advanced diploma / diploma 14.1%, Certificate I / II 2.9%, Postgraduate degree 2.0%, Graduate diploma / certificate 1.3%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 18.7%, Management & commerce 15.4%, Health 9.2%, Society & culture 8.9%, Agriculture & environment 7.8%, Education 6.7%, Food, hospitality & personal services 6.2%, Architecture & building 3.4%, Natural & physical sciences 1.4%, Creative arts 1.4%, Information technology 1.0%

## Income

The typical weekly personal income is $820, which is a little above the South Australian figure. While typical household incomes are around the middle for its level, only 13.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $820 | +52.4% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,483 | +64.4% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,818 | +60.7% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 6.1% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 13.5% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 31.3%, $1,500–$2,999 30.5%, Under $650 14.2%, $3,000–$3,999 7.2%, $4,000 or more 6.2%

**Personal income distribution** — $650–$1,499 42.7%, Under $650 35.4%, $1,500–$2,999 11.0%, $3,000 or more 2.7%

## Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, with 26% of people reporting one. Mental health conditions are also lower than the state and national figures at 7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 26.0% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 7.0% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 5.3% | +56.2% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 8.8%, Asthma 7.4%, Mental health 7.0%, Other condition 6.4%, Diabetes 5.1%, Heart disease 4.0%, Cancer 2.5%, Lung condition 1.7%, Stroke 1.0%, Dementia 0.9%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 66.0%, One condition 17.7%, Two conditions 5.0%, Three or more 3.3%

## Community Participation

Volunteering is very common, with 27.3% of people participating—a figure far above the national average. However, the proportion of people providing unpaid care is much lower than most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 27.3% | -18.1% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 9.8% | -7.1% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 25.3% | -12.9% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 1.9% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 20.0% | -26.0% since 2011 |

## Family & Households

Family life is typical for the region, with 2.4 people per home. Couples with children make up the largest group at 55.3%, while one-parent families are less common than in most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.4 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 10.5% | -13.5% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 26.7% | -3.6% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 55.3%, Couples without children 33.0%, One-parent families 10.5%, Other families 1.2%

**Household size** — 2 people 37.1%, 1 person 26.7%, 3 people 15.7%, 4 people 11.6%, 5 people 6.1%, 6 or more 2.6%

## Housing & Dwellings

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 94% of dwellings. Most homes are large, with 83.6% having three or more bedrooms, and typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at $220.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $220 | +37.5% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $888 | -18.0% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 24.3% | -1.9% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 34.5% | -0.3% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 94.0% | +0.1% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 83.6% | +1.3% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 35.1%, Owned outright 34.5%, Rented 24.3%, Other tenure 3.8%, Not stated 2.0%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 94.0%, Townhouse / semi-detached 5.3%, Other dwelling 1.0%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 55.1%, 4 bedrooms 23.8%, 2 bedrooms 12.1%, 5 or more 4.7%, 1 bedroom 2.4%, Studio / none 0.3%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 54.8%, Under $200 35.2%, $350–$549 2.7%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — Under $1,000 55.2%, $1,000–$1,799 28.5%, $1,800–$2,999 6.9%, $3,000 or more 3.3%

## Transport & Vehicles

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.2% of people commute via public transport. This is consistent with the fact that 67% of workers drive to their jobs.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 3.3% | -41.4% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 10.0% | +41.2% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.2% | -24.8% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 2.71 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 12.7 | — |
| Public transport routes | 9 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 67.0%, Worked at home 10.0%, Car (passenger) 8.0%, Walked 4.1%, Bicycle 0.8%, Bus 0.2%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 38.7%, 1 vehicle 31.0%, 3 vehicles 15.7%, 4 or more 11.4%, No vehicle 3.3%

## Migration & Movement

Movement into the area is high, with 36.5% of residents being recent arrivals from overseas. This is far above both the state and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 35.9% | -9.8% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 36.5% | -22.0% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Job prospects are very strong, with a low unemployment rate of 1.9% and a high 64.9% of people employed full-time. Manufacturing and agriculture are the primary industries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 1.9% | -43.8% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 66.3% | +2.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 64.9% | +12.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Manufacturing 24.9%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 20.3%, Retail trade 8.8%, Health care & social assistance 7.8%, Construction 5.2%, Other services 5.2%, Transport & warehousing 4.6%, Education & training 4.3%, Accommodation & food 4.3%, Wholesale trade 2.6%, Public administration & safety 2.4%, Professional & technical 2.3%, Administrative & support 1.9%, Finance & insurance 0.9%, Electricity, gas & water 0.7%, Rental & real estate 0.7%, Arts & recreation 0.4%, Mining 0.3%, Media & telecommunications 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Labourers 24.2%, Managers 19.1%, Technicians & trades 13.4%, Machinery operators & drivers 9.5%, Professionals 9.3%, Clerical & administrative 9.2%, Community & personal service 7.1%, Sales workers 6.2%

## Economy & Advantage

The area ranks lower than most for overall advantage, scoring 3 out of 10. This is largely driven by a very low score for education and job skills, which sits at 2 out of 10.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 3 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 3 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 5 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 2 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 934 | — |

## Crime & Safety

Burglary and motor vehicle theft rates are among the lowest for similar areas. However, the total number of recorded offences per 100,000 people is higher than in most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recorded offences per 100,000 | 2,165 | — |
| Assault & related rate | 460 | — |
| Robbery rate | 27 | — |
| Burglary (unlawful entry) rate | 135 | — |
| Theft rate | 1,001 | — |
| Motor vehicle theft rate | 54 | — |
| Property damage rate | 379 | — |
| Crime rate change (5 yr) | -31.6% | — |

## Walkability

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.5. Many homes are far from basic needs, as only 38.7% of residents are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 3.5 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 3.8 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 44.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 38.7% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 34.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 48.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 67.7% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 47.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 31.7 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 0 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 3.6% | — |

## Schools serving 5268, SA

2 schools, 618 students, average ICSEA 967.

By sector: Government 2

By type: Primary 1, Secondary 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bordertown Primary School | Government | Primary | 4.2 km | 311 |
| Bordertown High School | Government | Secondary | 4.2 km | 307 |

## Areas within 5268, SA

[Tatiara](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/407021157/tatiara)

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