5418, SA · Postcode

Demographics & Identity in 5418, SA

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

A typical resident in postcode 5418 is now 50 years old, which is 5 years older than in 2016. This sparsely populated area has seen its population grow slightly to 125 people, though it remains one of the smallest in the region.

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📍 5418, SA, Postcode

Where 5418, SA sits — Total population

125
  • 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 5418, SA — lower than 95% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
5418, SA125
Goyder 4,060
South Australia 1,781,516
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The population grew 9.6% since 2016, adding about 11 people. This area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 50 compared to 38 across Australia.

125

Lower than 95% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: 114
  • 2021: 125

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

50 yrs

Older than 80% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: 45 yrs
  • 2021: 50 yrs

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

Age profile

How the population splits across age groups.

Older adults aged 45 to 64 make up the largest group at 39.2%. Children under 15 and seniors aged 65 and over both sit at 15.2%, though the proportion of seniors has fallen 7.6 points since 2016.

15.2%

Lower than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: 22.8%
  • 2021: 15.2%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

15.2%

Lower than 72% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: 17.5%
  • 2021: 15.2%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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In 5418, SA, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 41%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (17%) and Children (0–14) (16%).

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

No one identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well below the national figure of 3.2%. Most residents are married (57.4%), while those in de facto relationships are much lower than in most areas at 9.2%.

9.2%

Lower than 81% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: 8.4%
  • 2021: 9.2%

Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).

Marital status

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In 5418, SA, Married is the majority at 54%; Never married is next at 28%.

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 0 males; 85+: 0 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 0 males; 80–84: 0 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 5 males; 75–79: 3 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 3 males; 70–74: 5 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 3 males; 65–69: 8 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 9 males; 60–64: 9 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 0 males; 55–59: 3 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 7 males; 50–54: 3 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 3 males; 45–49: 3 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 5 males; 40–44: 3 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 0 males; 35–39: 5 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 0 males; 30–34: 4 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 0 males; 25–29: 3 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 0 males; 20–24: 0 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 3 males; 15–19: 6 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 4 males; 10–14: 10 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 4 males; 5–9: 0 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 4 males; 0–4: 3 females

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 5418, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5418/5418-sa/topic/demographics-identity