Caralue 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 Caralue Compares
Caralue vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Caralue | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,833 +SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Median age | 30 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +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.
Caralue is a remote community in South Australia, with postcode 5641. It lies roughly 287 km from Adelaide, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Kimba.
According to the 2021 Census, Caralue has a population of 43 with a median age of 30. The median weekly household income is $1,833, above the SA average.
Housing in Caralue includes a 6 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Caralue scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Caralue is part of the Eyre Peninsula and South West statistical area in South Australia.
Caralue Details
| Postcode | 5641 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 43 |
| Median Age | 30 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,833/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $900/week |
| Average Household Size | 3.1 persons |
| Area | 247.0 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 6 |
| Australian Citizens | 74.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -33.3296826 |
| Longitude | 136.1459938 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 287 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Eyre Peninsula and South West |
| Local Government | Kimba |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 15 (34.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 8 (18.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 14 (32.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 8 (18.6%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 8 (18.6%) |
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 | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 5 (100.0%) |
Suburbs Near Caralue
Same Postcode (5641)
More Caralue 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.