Elliston 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 Elliston Compares
Elliston vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Elliston | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,166 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $200 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,083 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 45 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% -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.
Elliston is a very remote community in South Australia, with postcode 5670. It lies roughly 370 km from Adelaide, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Elliston.
According to the 2021 Census, Elliston has a population of 375 with a median age of 45. The median weekly household income is $1,166, below the SA average. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, lower than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 21 (5.6% of residents).
Housing in Elliston includes a median weekly rent of $200, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,083, with 147 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 83.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Elliston scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Elliston is served by Elliston Area School.
Elliston is part of the Eyre Peninsula and South West statistical area in South Australia.
Elliston Details
| Postcode | 5670 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 375 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,166/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $665/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $200 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,083 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 185.5 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 147 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 21 (5.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -33.645189 |
| Longitude | 134.8886496 |
| 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
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| 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%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 47 (12.5%) |
| Asthma | 31 (8.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 21 (5.6%) |
| Diabetes | 18 (4.8%) |
| Dementia | 16 (4.3%) |
| Cancer | 13 (3.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 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%) |
Schools in Elliston
Suburbs Near Elliston
Same Postcode (5670)
More Elliston 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.