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South Australia · Postcode 5413
Black Springs postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 115 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Black Springs at a glance vs SA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against SA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Black Springs vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Black Springs | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,781 +SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $163 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 +SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 35 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -SA | 6.0% | 5.0% |
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.
Black Springs is a locality 115 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5413. It falls within the Barossa - Yorke - Mid North region. The local government area is Clare and Gilbert Valleys.
According to the 2021 Census, Black Springs has a population of 49 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $1,781, above the SA average. The Indigenous population is 4 (8.2% of residents).
Housing in Black Springs includes a median weekly rent of $163, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 17 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 80.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Black Springs scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Black Springs is part of the Lower North statistical area in South Australia.
Black Springs details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5413 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 49 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,781/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $612/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $163 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 65.9 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 17 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (8.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -33.9230216 |
| Longitude | 138.8765365 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 115 km |
| Region (SA4) | Barossa - Yorke - Mid North |
| Area (SA3) | Lower North |
| Local Government | Clare and Gilbert Valleys |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
| State Electorate | Frome |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 12 (24.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 3 (6.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 10 (20.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 13 (26.5%) |
| 65+ years | 10 (20.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 10 (20.4%) |
| Asthma | 6 (12.2%) |
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 | 3 (33.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 3 (33.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 3 (33.3%) |
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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.