8,156 ▲ +21.9%
Higher than 63% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6,693
- 2016: 7,323
- 2021: 8,156
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
5501, SA · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 5501, SA
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A growing population of 8,156 people defines life in postcode 5501, where there are far fewer seniors than in most other Australian areas. The community has expanded by 22% since 2011, creating a demographic mix that is slightly younger than the state average.
8,156
▲ +21.9%
- 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 5501, SA — higher than 63% of areas.
| 5501, SA | 8,156 |
|---|---|
| Adelaide Plains | 9,835 |
| South Australia | 1,781,516 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew by 1,463 people since 2011, making it larger than about 63% of similar areas. The typical resident is 40 years old, which is a little younger than the South Australian figure.
40 yrs ▲ +2.6%
Younger than 64% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 39 yrs
- 2016: 41 yrs
- 2021: 40 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 18.9% of the population, a figure higher than most areas. Meanwhile, those aged 65 and over represent only 13.9%, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.
13.9% ▲ +41.9%
Lower than 79% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 9.8%
- 2016: 12.8%
- 2021: 13.9%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
18.9% ▼ -8.4%
Higher than 67% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 20.6%
- 2016: 19.9%
- 2021: 18.9%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 5501, SA, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 31%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Children (0–14) (19%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
De facto relationships are much more common here than in most areas, at 15.2%. About 2.9% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, which is higher than the rate in most similar places.
2.9% ▲ +41.9%
Higher than 59% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.0%
- 2016: 2.8%
- 2021: 2.9%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
15.2% ▲ +24.4%
Higher than 77% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 12.2%
- 2016: 13.9%
- 2021: 15.2%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 5501, SA, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (9%).
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 5501, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5501/5501-sa/topic/demographics-identity