South Australia · Postcode 5256
Clayton postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 69 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Clayton at a glance vs SA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against SA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Clayton ranks: rents are among the top 10% in SA.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Clayton vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Clayton | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,494 ≈SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $400 +SA | $308 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 +SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 28 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 9.7% +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.
Clayton is a locality 69 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5256. It falls within the South Australia - South East region. The local government area is Monash.
According to the 2021 Census, Clayton has a population of 18,988 with a median age of 28. The median weekly household income is $1,494, close to the SA average. The unemployment rate is 9.7%, higher than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 86 (0.5% of residents).
Housing in Clayton includes a median weekly rent of $400, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 6,126 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the SA average. Rental properties account for 63.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Clayton scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Clayton is part of the Fleurieu - Kangaroo Island statistical area in South Australia.
Clayton details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5256 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 18,988 |
| Median Age | 28 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,494/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $594/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 7.8 km² |
| Population Density | 2428/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 6,126 |
| Australian Citizens | 45.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 86 (0.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -35.4894258 |
| Longitude | 138.919968 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 69 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Fleurieu - Kangaroo Island |
| Local Government | Monash |
| Federal Electorate | Mayo |
| State Electorate | Hammond |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,568 (8.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 5,378 (28.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 7,899 (41.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,226 (11.7%) |
| 65+ years | 1,924 (10.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 907 (4.8%) |
| Arthritis | 693 (3.6%) |
| Diabetes | 602 (3.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 359 (1.9%) |
| Cancer | 231 (1.2%) |
| Dementia | 170 (0.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 107 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 1,019 (16.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,765 (46.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,625 (27.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 604 (10.0%) |
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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.