30 —
Lower than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 8
- 2021: 30
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
5701, SA · Postcode
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A far higher share of children under 15 live in postcode 5701 compared to the rest of the state. This sparsely populated area has seen its small population grow by 275% since 2016 to reach 30 people. While the typical resident is 44, the community has actually become younger over the last few years.
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 5701, SA — lower than 99% of areas.
| 5701, SA | 30 |
|---|---|
| Mount Remarkable | 2,862 |
| South Australia | 1,781,516 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
How many people, and the typical age.
The population is very small at 30 people, though it grew significantly from just 8 people in 2016. The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38.
30 —
Lower than 99% of postcode areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
44 yrs —
Older than 57% of postcode areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
How the population splits across age groups.
Children make up 30% of the population, a figure far above the national average of 18.2%. Seniors also have a strong presence at 26.7%, which is well above the 17.2% seen across Australia.
26.7% —
Higher than 81% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
30.0% —
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
In 5701, SA, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 35%, followed by Children (0–14) (21%) and Seniors (65+) (19%).
First Nations identity and marital status.
No residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well below the national figure. Among adults, 43.3% are married and 26.7% have never been married.
0.0% —
Lower than 99% of postcode areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
In 5701, SA, the largest group is Married at 43%, followed by Never married (27%) and Widowed (17%).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 5701, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5701/5701-sa/topic/demographics-identity