Caurnamont 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 Caurnamont Compares
Caurnamont vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Caurnamont | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,187 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $46 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Median age | 65 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +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.
Caurnamont is a locality 87 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5238. It falls within the South Australia - South East region. The local government area is Mid Murray.
According to the 2021 Census, Caurnamont has a population of 35 with a median age of 65. The median weekly household income is $1,187, below the SA average.
Housing in Caurnamont includes a median weekly rent of $46, 15 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, Caurnamont scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Caurnamont is part of the Murray and Mallee statistical area in South Australia.
Caurnamont Details
| Postcode | 5238 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 35 |
| Median Age | 65 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,187/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $433/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $46 |
| Average Household Size | 1.9 persons |
| Area | 39.0 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 15 |
| Australian Citizens | 94.3% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -34.8825881 |
| Longitude | 139.5562443 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 87 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Murray and Mallee |
| Local Government | Mid Murray |
| Federal Electorate | Barker |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 5 (14.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 17 (48.6%) |
| 65+ years | 18 (51.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 3 (8.6%) |
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 | 4 (36.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 4 (36.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 3 (27.3%) |
Suburbs Near Caurnamont
Same Postcode (5238)
More Caurnamont 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.