Davenport 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 Davenport Compares
Davenport vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Davenport | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $725 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $115 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Median age | 40 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 52.6% +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.
Davenport is a remote community in South Australia, with postcode 5700. It lies roughly 282 km from Adelaide, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Port Augusta.
According to the 2021 Census, Davenport has a population of 156 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $725, below the SA average. The unemployment rate is 52.6%, higher than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 153 (98.1% of residents).
Housing in Davenport includes a median weekly rent of $115, 30 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Rental properties account for 100.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Davenport scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Davenport is part of the Outback - North and East statistical area in South Australia.
Davenport Details
| Postcode | 5700 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 156 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $725/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $394/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $115 |
| Average Household Size | 3.4 persons |
| Area | 1.0 km² |
| Population Density | 157/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 30 |
| Australian Citizens | 98.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 153 (98.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 52.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -32.49 |
| Longitude | 137.774 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 282 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Outback - North and East |
| Local Government | Port Augusta |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 29 (18.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 12 (7.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 41 (26.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 45 (28.8%) |
| 65+ years | 27 (17.3%) |
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)
| Diabetes | 38 (24.4%) |
| Arthritis | 29 (18.6%) |
| Asthma | 26 (16.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 16 (10.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 14 (9.0%) |
| Dementia | 8 (5.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (12.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 15 (62.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 6 (25.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
Suburbs Near Davenport
Same Postcode (5700)
More Davenport 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.