Elliston Postcode
South Australia
Located in South Australia, Elliston is a locality approximately 370 kilometres from Adelaide. The postcode for Elliston is 5670, and residents use the 08 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Elliston has a population of 375 (193 males, 183 females). The median age is 45 years.
The median weekly household income in Elliston is $1,166, with a median personal income of $665 per week.
The median weekly rent is $200 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,083.
In terms of birthplace, 94% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Germany (6), Ireland (4), and New Zealand (4).
89.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 2.7% speak another language.
The employment rate in Elliston shows 156 people employed (72 full-time, 77 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.7%.
The most common occupations are professionals (25), managers (15), and community & personal service (12).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Elliston has an IRSAD score of 922 placing it in decile 2 (highly disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Elliston covers an area of 185.5 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 2 persons per km².
Statistically, Elliston sits within the Eyre Peninsula and South West area, part of the broader South Australia - Outback region. It falls under the Elliston local government area.
The federal electorate for Elliston is Grey (Rural).
Elliston Details
| Postcode | 5670 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 375 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,166/week |
| Median Personal Income | $665/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $200 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,083 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 185.5 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 147 |
| Completed Year 12 | 33.3% |
| Australian Citizens | 90.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 21 (5.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (highly disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -33.6452 |
| Longitude | 134.8886 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 370 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Eyre Peninsula and South West |
| Local Government | Elliston |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 75 (20.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 18 (4.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 81 (21.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 100 (26.7%) |
| 65+ years | 89 (23.7%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 38 (10.1%) |
| Arthritis | 25 (6.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 18 (4.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 15 (4.0%) |
| Diabetes | 13 (3.5%) |
| Asthma | 10 (2.7%) |
| Cancer | 8 (2.1%) |
| Dementia | 8 (2.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 7 (4.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 44 (30.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 62 (43.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 30 (21.0%) |