Coonalpyn Postcode
South Australia
Located in South Australia, Coonalpyn is a locality approximately 143 kilometres from Adelaide. The postcode for Coonalpyn is 5265, and residents use the 08 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Coonalpyn has a population of 350 (200 males, 147 females). The median age is 50 years.
The median weekly household income in Coonalpyn is $1,025, with a median personal income of $523 per week.
The median weekly rent is $150 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $522.
In terms of birthplace, 92% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (7), Philippines (7), and Scotland (6).
85.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 5.1% speak another language.
The employment rate in Coonalpyn shows 156 people employed (98 full-time, 55 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.7%.
The most common occupations are managers (23), professionals (13), and technicians & trades (12).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Coonalpyn has an IRSAD score of 908 placing it in decile 2 (highly disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Coonalpyn covers an area of 629.6 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1 persons per km².
Statistically, Coonalpyn sits within the Murray and Mallee area, part of the broader South Australia - South East region. It falls under the Coorong local government area.
The federal electorate for Coonalpyn is Barker (Rural).
Coonalpyn shares the 5265 postcode with Field.
Coonalpyn Details
| Postcode | 5265 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 350 |
| Median Age | 50 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,025/week |
| Median Personal Income | $523/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $150 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $522 |
| Average Household Size | 2.0 persons |
| Area | 629.6 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 154 |
| Completed Year 12 | 27.4% |
| Australian Citizens | 85.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 5 (1.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (highly disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -35.6959 |
| Longitude | 139.8587 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 143 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Murray and Mallee |
| Local Government | Coorong |
| Federal Electorate | Barker |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 41 (11.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 31 (8.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 83 (23.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 105 (30.0%) |
| 65+ years | 92 (26.3%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 43 (12.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 22 (6.3%) |
| Arthritis | 19 (5.5%) |
| Asthma | 19 (5.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 17 (4.9%) |
| Diabetes | 12 (3.5%) |
| Cancer | 6 (1.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 5 (3.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 52 (35.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 51 (34.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 39 (26.5%) |