# 5304, SA

Postcode · Area profile

Located in: South Australia › Rest of SA › Loxton Waikerie

Area: 1,682 km²

A small and growing rural community, postcode 5304 is home to 840 people. The area is distinctive for its very high rate of volunteers and a population that is noticeably older than the national average. It is a predominantly residential place where most people own their homes outright and work in the agriculture and forestry industries. While the population has grown by 51% since 2011, it remains a sparsely settled region with a strong focus on independent living.

## Demographics & Identity

The typical resident is 42, making the area older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.5% of the population, which is well above the Australian average of 17.2%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 840 | +50.5% since 2011 |
| Median age | 42 yrs | -8.7% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.5% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 21.5% | -6.8% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 14.8% | -3.1% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 15.6% | +22.6% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 26.9%, Older adults (45–64) 26.1%, Seniors (65+) 21.5%, Children (0–14) 14.8%, Youth (15–24) 9.3%

**Marital status** — Married 45.6%, Never married 35.1%, Divorced 9.6%, Widowed 7.1%, Separated 3.5%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than both the state and national figures. Those with overseas heritage most commonly cite English, German, or Irish ancestry.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 12.1% | +11.1% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 75.5%, South Africa 2.0%, England 1.8%, China 0.8%, New Zealand 0.6%, India 0.5%, Philippines 0.5%, Italy 0.5%

**Ancestry** — Australian 41.1%, English 37.9%, German 14.3%, Irish 7.1%, Scottish 5.6%, Chinese 1.9%, Italian 1.7%, Dutch 1.7%, Indian 1.1%, Filipino 0.5%

## Language

English is the main language for 83.1% of the community, though the proportion of people using another language at home has risen to 7.9% since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 7.9% | +213.7% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.8% | -46.5% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 83.1%, Mandarin 2.0%, Italian 0.5%, Cantonese 0.4%, Punjabi 0.4%

## Religion

People with no religion make up 43.9% of the population, a figure that has risen by 17 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 43.9% | +63.4% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 43.9%, Christianity 42.3%, Not stated 11.2%, Other religions 1.1%, Buddhism 0.8%

## Education & Qualifications

Educational attainment is lower than in most similar areas, with only 10.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 41.6% | +43.5% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 10.9% | +43.3% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 8.06 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 1 | — |
| School enrolments | 63 | — |
| Average school size | 63 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 991 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 41.6%, Year 11 19.0%, Year 10 16.2%, Year 9 or below 11.2%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 35.2%, Bachelor degree 17.5%, Advanced diploma / diploma 13.4%, Certificate I / II 5.2%, Postgraduate degree 2.7%, Graduate diploma / certificate 0.8%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 15.6%, Health 12.3%, Management & commerce 11.5%, Agriculture & environment 10.4%, Education 8.7%, Society & culture 7.1%, Food, hospitality & personal services 4.4%, Architecture & building 3.3%, Information technology 1.1%, Creative arts 1.1%, Natural & physical sciences 0.8%

## Income

Typical weekly household income is $1,237, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 7.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate much lower than most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $756 | +61.9% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,237 | +61.1% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,762 | +54.2% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 5.5% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 7.4% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 37.2%, $1,500–$2,999 28.1%, Under $650 18.5%, $3,000–$3,999 4.0%, $4,000 or more 3.4%

**Personal income distribution** — $650–$1,499 39.8%, Under $650 38.2%, $1,500–$2,999 10.0%, $3,000 or more 1.7%

## Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most other areas, affecting 34.9% of residents. Asthma and arthritis are the most frequently reported conditions.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 34.9% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 10.0% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 5.8% | -27.7% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Asthma 10.6%, Arthritis 10.0%, Mental health 10.0%, Other condition 6.5%, Diabetes 5.4%, Heart disease 4.9%, Cancer 2.5%, Lung condition 2.4%, Dementia 1.2%, Stroke 1.0%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 56.0%, One condition 24.0%, Two conditions 7.7%, Three or more 2.7%

## Community Participation

A striking 30.5% of residents are volunteers, which is far above the national average of 14.1%. However, fewer people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 30.5% | -16.7% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 10.6% | +35.2% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 20.5% | -18.4% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 2.8% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 21.9% | -7.5% since 2011 |

## Family & Households

Living alone is very common here, with 40.1% of people in single-person households, far above the national figure of 25.6%. This helps explain why the typical home holds only 2.1 people.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.1 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 7.2% | +16.1% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 40.1% | +4.8% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 48.7%, Couples without children 42.8%, One-parent families 7.2%, Other families 0.9%

**Household size** — 1 person 40.1%, 2 people 37.2%, 4 people 8.5%, 3 people 7.1%, 5 people 6.5%, 6 or more 0.9%

## Housing & Dwellings

Housing is dominated by detached houses, with 47.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Rents are also much lower than usual, with a typical weekly cost of $155.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $155 | +47.6% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $563 | -9.9% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.70 | -36.4% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 16.8% | -11.4% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 47.7% | +12.5% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 96.3% | +0.5% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 72.7% | -2.8% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 47.7%, Owned with a mortgage 25.9%, Rented 16.8%, Other tenure 8.0%, Not stated 0.9%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 96.3%, Other dwelling 3.1%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 52.3%, 2 bedrooms 17.6%, 4 bedrooms 17.3%, 1 bedroom 8.2%, 5 or more 3.1%, Studio / none 0.9%

**Weekly rent distribution** — Under $200 71.2%, $200–$349 32.2%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — Under $1,000 81.3%, $1,000–$1,799 11.0%, $1,800–$2,999 6.6%

## Transport & Vehicles

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute using public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 37.8% owning two and 17.4% owning three.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 4.9% | -48.3% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 10.5% | +210.3% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Public transport stops | 5 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 5.95 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 45.2 | — |
| Public transport routes | 4 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 62.3%, Worked at home 10.5%, Walked 8.4%, Car (passenger) 7.0%, Bicycle 1.2%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 37.8%, 1 vehicle 29.4%, 3 vehicles 17.4%, 4 or more 10.8%, No vehicle 4.9%

## Migration & Movement

The area has seen a significant influx of new residents, with recent arrivals from overseas making up 45.1% of the population, far above the national figure of 14.5%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 32.3% | +11.7% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 45.1% | +19.6% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Employment is strongly tied to the land, with 46.4% of the workforce in agriculture, forestry and fishing. Full-time employment is much higher here than in most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | +132.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 61.8% | +8.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 65.6% | +10.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 46.4%, Health care & social assistance 8.9%, Education & training 6.6%, Wholesale trade 6.3%, Accommodation & food 5.2%, Retail trade 4.4%, Other services 4.4%, Public administration & safety 4.0%, Manufacturing 2.8%, Administrative & support 2.3%, Transport & warehousing 2.1%, Construction 1.6%, Finance & insurance 0.9%, Professional & technical 0.9%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 26.9%, Labourers 18.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 11.9%, Technicians & trades 9.6%, Professionals 9.1%, Clerical & administrative 8.9%, Community & personal service 8.2%, Sales workers 5.2%

## Economy & Advantage

The area ranks lower than about 70% of similar regions across measures of overall advantage, money, and job skills.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 3 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 3 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 3 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 3 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 933 | — |

## Crime & Safety

Theft and assault rates are higher than in many other areas, and the overall crime rate has risen by 37.5% over the last five years.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recorded offences per 100,000 | 2,619 | — |
| Assault & related rate | 595 | — |
| Burglary (unlawful entry) rate | 119 | — |
| Theft rate | 1,429 | — |
| Property damage rate | 476 | — |
| Crime rate change (5 yr) | 37.5% | — |

## Walkability

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.8, well below the state average of 5.5. Only 27.1% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 3.8 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 4.5 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 55.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 53.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 27.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 52.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 60.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 55.3% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 64.3 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 0 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 3.2% | — |

## Schools serving 5304, SA

1 school, 63 students, average ICSEA 991.

By sector: Government 1

By type: Primary 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pinnaroo Primary School | Government | Primary | 13.9 km | 63 |

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