Big Bend Postcode
South Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Big Bend Compares
Big Bend vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Big Bend | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $450 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Median age | 72 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Big Bend is a locality 98 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5238. It falls within the South Australia - South East region. The local government area is Mid Murray.
According to the 2021 Census, Big Bend has a population of 4 with a median age of 72. The median weekly household income is $450, below the SA average.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Big Bend scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Big Bend is part of the Murray and Mallee statistical area in South Australia.
Big Bend Details
| Postcode | 5238 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 4 |
| Median Age | 72 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $450/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $474/week |
| Average Household Size | 1 persons |
| Area | 0.4 km² |
| Population Density | 9/km² |
| Australian Citizens | 100.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -34.633954 |
| Longitude | 139.6133356 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 98 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Murray and Mallee |
| Local Government | Mid Murray |
| Federal Electorate | Barker |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65+ years | 3 (75.0%) |
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Suburbs Near Big Bend
Same Postcode (5238)
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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.