Cape Borda 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 Cape Borda Compares
Cape Borda vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Cape Borda | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $850 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Median age | 44 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈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.
Cape Borda is a remote community in South Australia, with postcode 5223. It lies roughly 193 km from Adelaide, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Kangaroo Island.
According to the 2021 Census, Cape Borda has a population of 9 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $850, below the SA average.
Housing in Cape Borda includes a 3 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Cape Borda scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Cape Borda is part of the Fleurieu - Kangaroo Island statistical area in South Australia.
Cape Borda Details
| Postcode | 5223 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 9 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $850/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $575/week |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 65.5 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3 |
| Australian Citizens | 77.8% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -35.7542705 |
| Longitude | 136.7251554 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 193 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Fleurieu - Kangaroo Island |
| Local Government | Kangaroo Island |
| Federal Electorate | Mayo |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 7 (77.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Suburbs Near Cape Borda
Same Postcode (5223)
More Cape Borda 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.