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Chapman Bore 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 Chapman Bore Compares
Chapman Bore vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Chapman Bore | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,375 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $230 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 +SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 32 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -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.
Chapman Bore is a locality 89 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5253. It falls within the South Australia - South East region. The local government area is Murray Bridge.
According to the 2021 Census, Chapman Bore has a population of 26 with a median age of 32. The median weekly household income is $1,375, below the SA average. The Indigenous population is 3 (11.5% of residents).
Housing in Chapman Bore includes a median weekly rent of $230, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 8 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the SA average. Rental properties account for 62.5% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Chapman Bore scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Chapman Bore is part of the Murray and Mallee statistical area in South Australia.
Chapman Bore Details
| Postcode | 5253 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 26 |
| Median Age | 32 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,375/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $389/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $230 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 111.0 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 8 |
| Australian Citizens | 73.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (11.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -35.1153928 |
| Longitude | 139.5485829 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 89 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Murray and Mallee |
| Local Government | Murray Bridge |
| Federal Electorate | Barker |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 7 (26.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 4 (15.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 5 (19.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 3 (11.5%) |
| 65+ years | 4 (15.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 5 (19.2%) |
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 | 4 (100.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
Suburbs Near Chapman Bore
Same Postcode (5253)
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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.