Coober Pedy 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 Coober Pedy Compares
Coober Pedy vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Coober Pedy | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $764 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $163 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $630 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 50 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 11.8% +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.
Coober Pedy is a very remote community in South Australia, with postcode 5723. It lies roughly 751 km from Adelaide, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Coober Pedy.
According to the 2021 Census, Coober Pedy has a population of 1,566 with a median age of 50. The median weekly household income is $764, below the SA average. The unemployment rate is 11.8%, higher than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 236 (15.1% of residents).
Housing in Coober Pedy includes a median weekly rent of $163, median monthly mortgage repayment of $630, with 674 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 62.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Coober Pedy scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Coober Pedy is served by Coober Pedy Area School.
Coober Pedy is part of the Outback - North and East statistical area in South Australia.
Coober Pedy Details
| Postcode | 5723 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,566 |
| Median Age | 50 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $764/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $498/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $163 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $630 |
| Average Household Size | 1.8 persons |
| Area | 785.1 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 674 |
| Australian Citizens | 72.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 236 (15.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -29.0135316 |
| Longitude | 134.7544147 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 751 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Outback - North and East |
| Local Government | Coober Pedy |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 189 (12.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 121 (7.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 384 (24.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 426 (27.2%) |
| 65+ years | 446 (28.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 144 (9.2%) |
| Diabetes | 104 (6.6%) |
| Asthma | 101 (6.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 84 (5.4%) |
| Cancer | 43 (2.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 33 (2.1%) |
| Dementia | 11 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 69 (10.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 281 (44.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 193 (30.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 93 (14.6%) |
Schools in Coober Pedy
Suburbs Near Coober Pedy
Same Postcode (5723)
More Coober Pedy 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.