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Aldinga Beach Postcode
South Australia
Aldinga Beach is a suburb in South Australia, situated around 41 kilometres from Adelaide. The postcode for Aldinga Beach is 5173, and the telephone area code is 08.
According to the 2021 Census, Aldinga Beach has a population of 10,667 (5,139 males, 5,526 females). The median age is 39 years.
The median weekly household income in Aldinga Beach is $1,297, with a median personal income of $658 per week.
The median weekly rent is $320 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,408.
In terms of birthplace, 94% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (141), Scotland (132), and Other countries (120).
91.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.1% speak another language.
The employment rate in Aldinga Beach shows 4,698 people employed (2,452 full-time, 1,940 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 6.0%.
The most common occupations are professionals (595), community & personal service (505), and technicians & trades (489).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Aldinga Beach has an IRSAD score of 925 placing it in decile 2 (highly disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Aldinga Beach covers an area of 13.7 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 780 persons per km².
Statistically, Aldinga Beach sits within the Onkaparinga area, part of the broader Adelaide - South region. It falls under the Onkaparinga local government area.
The federal electorate for Aldinga Beach is Mayo (Rural).
The 5173 postcode is shared by Aldinga Beach along with Aldinga, Port Willunga and Silver Sands.
Aldinga Beach Details
| Postcode | 5173 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 10,667 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,297/week |
| Median Personal Income | $658/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $320 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,408 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 13.7 km² |
| Population Density | 780/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4,053 |
| Completed Year 12 | 36.2% |
| Australian Citizens | 90.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 264 (2.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (highly disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -35.2810 |
| Longitude | 138.4540 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 41 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - South |
| Area (SA3) | Onkaparinga |
| Local Government | Onkaparinga |
| Federal Electorate | Mayo |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 2,222 (20.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,249 (11.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,639 (24.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,605 (24.4%) |
| 65+ years | 1,946 (18.2%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 1,290 (12.1%) |
| Asthma | 481 (4.5%) |
| Arthritis | 427 (4.0%) |
| Diabetes | 286 (2.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 282 (2.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 229 (2.1%) |
| Cancer | 169 (1.6%) |
| Dementia | 31 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 139 (3.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,499 (37.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,593 (39.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 769 (19.2%) |