Chowilla 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 Chowilla Compares
Chowilla vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Chowilla | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $3,250 +SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Median age | 13 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
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.
Chowilla is a remote community in South Australia, with postcode 5341. It lies roughly 247 km from Adelaide, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Unincorporated SA.
According to the 2021 Census, Chowilla has a population of 5 with a median age of 13. The median weekly household income is $3,250, above the SA average.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Chowilla scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Chowilla is part of the Murray and Mallee statistical area in South Australia.
Chowilla Details
| Postcode | 5341 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 5 |
| Median Age | 13 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $3,250/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,999/week |
| Average Household Size | 5 persons |
| Area | 183.2 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Australian Citizens | 100.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -33.7467 |
| Longitude | 140.873 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 247 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Murray and Mallee |
| Local Government | Unincorporated SA |
| Federal Electorate | Barker |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 3 (60.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 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 Chowilla
Same Postcode (5341)
More Chowilla 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.