De Mole River 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 De Mole River Compares
De Mole River vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | De Mole River | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
De Mole River is a remote community in South Australia, with postcode 5223. It lies roughly 188 km from Adelaide, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Kangaroo Island.
According to the 2021 Census, De Mole River has a population of 3 with a median age of 55.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, De Mole River scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
De Mole River is part of the Fleurieu - Kangaroo Island statistical area in South Australia.
De Mole River Details
| Postcode | 5223 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 3 |
| Median Age | 55 years |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $900/week |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 31.8 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -35.7383598 |
| Longitude | 136.7874236 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 188 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Fleurieu - Kangaroo Island |
| Local Government | Kangaroo Island |
| Federal Electorate | Mayo |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 5 (166.7%) |
| 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 De Mole River
Same Postcode (5223)
More De Mole River 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.