South Australia · Postcode 5222
American Beach postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 114 km from Adelaide
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American Beach is a remote community in South Australia, with postcode 5222. It lies roughly 114 km from Adelaide, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Kangaroo Island.
American Beach is part of the Fleurieu - Kangaroo Island statistical area in South Australia.
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| Postcode | 5222 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Median Age | 72 years |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,875/week |
| Area | 0.6 km² |
| Latitude | -35.7689316 |
| Longitude | 137.8807893 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 114 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Fleurieu - Kangaroo Island |
| Local Government | Kangaroo Island |
| Federal Electorate | Mayo |
| State Electorate | Mawson |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.