518 ▲ +37.4%
Lower than 81% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 377
- 2016: 518
- 2021: 518
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
5462, SA · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 5462, SA
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A 37% population increase since 2011 has brought the total number of residents in postcode 5462 to 518. The area is now noticeably older than the national average, with the typical resident being 42 years old.
518
▲ +37.4%
- 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 5462, SA — lower than 81% of areas.
| 5462, SA | 518 |
|---|---|
| Wakefield | 6,780 |
| South Australia | 1,781,516 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew by 141 people over the last decade, though it remains smaller than about 80% of similar areas. Residents have aged by 4 years since 2011, making them a little older than the state average.
42 yrs ▲ +10.5%
Younger than 52% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 38 yrs
- 2016: 35 yrs
- 2021: 42 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Children under 15 make up 19.5% of the area, which is higher than most places and a little above the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over also account for 19.5% of the population, a figure that rose slightly since 2011.
19.5% ▲ +8.1%
Lower than 51% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 18.0%
- 2016: 12.5%
- 2021: 19.5%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
19.5% ▼ -22.6%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 25.2%
- 2016: 24.7%
- 2021: 19.5%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 5462, SA, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (21%) and Children (0–14) (19%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 2.7% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is about the same as the state and national figures. Those in de facto relationships rose to 12.5%, while 51.1% of the population are married.
2.7% ▼ -14.9%
Higher than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.2%
- 2016: 4.2%
- 2021: 2.7%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
12.5% ▲ +56.4%
Higher than 52% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 8.0%
- 2016: 8.0%
- 2021: 12.5%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 5462, SA, Married is the majority at 51%; Never married is next at 34%.
Age & sex structure
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 5462, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5462/5462-sa/topic/demographics-identity