Altona Postcode
South Australia
Altona is a suburb in South Australia, situated around 46 kilometres from Adelaide. The postcode for Altona is 5351, and the telephone area code is 08.
According to the 2021 Census, Altona has a population of 114 (60 males, 48 females). The median age is 50 years.
The median weekly household income in Altona is $1,468, with a median personal income of $811 per week.
The median weekly rent is $350 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.
92% of residents were born in Australia.
96.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 2.6% speak another language.
The employment rate in Altona shows 53 people employed (36 full-time, 23 part-time).
The most common occupations are managers (8), technicians & trades (5), and labourers (5).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Altona has an IRSAD score of 1058 placing it in decile 9 (very advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Altona covers an area of 8.9 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 13 persons per km².
Statistically, Altona sits within the Barossa area, part of the broader Barossa - Yorke - Mid North region. It falls under the Adelaide Hills local government area.
The federal electorate for Altona is Mayo (Rural).
Altona Details
| Postcode | 5351 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 114 |
| Median Age | 50 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,468/week |
| Median Personal Income | $811/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 8.9 km² |
| Population Density | 13/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 48 |
| Completed Year 12 | 38.6% |
| Australian Citizens | 96.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 7 (6.1%) |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (very advantaged) |
| Latitude | -34.6014 |
| Longitude | 138.9152 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 46 km |
| Region (SA4) | Barossa - Yorke - Mid North |
| Area (SA3) | Barossa |
| Local Government | Adelaide Hills |
| Federal Electorate | Mayo |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 23 (20.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 9 (7.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 19 (16.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 38 (33.3%) |
| 65+ years | 20 (17.5%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 20 (18.5%) |
| Asthma | 11 (10.2%) |
| Cancer | 5 (4.6%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (2.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 14 (32.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 18 (41.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 11 (25.6%) |