Burra 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 Burra Compares
Burra vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Burra | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $866 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $180 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $953 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 54 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% -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.
Burra is a remote community in South Australia, with postcode 5417. It lies roughly 142 km from Adelaide, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Goyder.
According to the 2021 Census, Burra has a population of 1,112 with a median age of 54. The median weekly household income is $866, below the SA average. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, lower than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 27 (2.4% of residents).
Housing in Burra includes a median weekly rent of $180, median monthly mortgage repayment of $953, with 478 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 74.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Burra scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Burra is served by Burra Community School.
Burra is part of the Outback - North and East statistical area in South Australia.
Burra Details
| Postcode | 5417 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,112 |
| Median Age | 54 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $866/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $539/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $180 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $953 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 440.8 km² |
| Population Density | 3/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 478 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 27 (2.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -33.680032 |
| Longitude | 138.9363421 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 142 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Outback - North and East |
| Local Government | Goyder |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 177 (15.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 94 (8.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 183 (16.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 317 (28.5%) |
| 65+ years | 357 (32.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 173 (15.6%) |
| Asthma | 123 (11.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 75 (6.7%) |
| Diabetes | 67 (6.0%) |
| Cancer | 52 (4.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 22 (2.0%) |
| Dementia | 9 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 27 (5.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 172 (36.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 171 (36.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 103 (21.8%) |
Schools in Burra
Suburbs Near Burra
Same Postcode (5417)
More Burra Data
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.