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South Australia · Postcode 5482
Booleroo Centre postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 231 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Booleroo Centre 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
Booleroo Centre vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Booleroo Centre | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,240 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $180 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $988 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 55 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% -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.
Booleroo Centre is a locality 231 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5482. It falls within the Barossa - Yorke - Mid North region. The local government area is Mount Remarkable.
According to the 2021 Census, Booleroo Centre has a population of 482 with a median age of 55. The median weekly household income is $1,240, below the SA average. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, lower than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 8 (1.7% of residents).
Housing in Booleroo Centre includes a median weekly rent of $180, median monthly mortgage repayment of $988, with 192 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 81.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Booleroo Centre scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Booleroo Centre is served by Booleroo Centre District School.
Booleroo Centre is part of the Mid North statistical area in South Australia.
Booleroo Centre details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5482 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 482 |
| Median Age | 55 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,240/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $619/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $180 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $988 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 440.8 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 192 |
| Australian Citizens | 94.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 8 (1.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -32.8593312 |
| Longitude | 138.3589086 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 231 km |
| Region (SA4) | Barossa - Yorke - Mid North |
| Area (SA3) | Mid North |
| Local Government | Mount Remarkable |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
| State Electorate | Stuart |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 72 (14.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 29 (6.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 86 (17.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 136 (28.2%) |
| 65+ years | 153 (31.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 83 (17.2%) |
| Asthma | 44 (9.1%) |
| Diabetes | 36 (7.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 30 (6.2%) |
| Dementia | 26 (5.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 22 (4.6%) |
| Cancer | 22 (4.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 8 (4.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 48 (26.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 60 (32.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 68 (37.0%) |
Schools in Booleroo Centre
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Booleroo Centre. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Booleroo Centre
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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.