Field 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 Field Compares
Field vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Field | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,406 ≈SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $250 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Median age | 43 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +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.
Field is a locality 142 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5265. It falls within the South Australia - South East region. The local government area is Coorong.
According to the 2021 Census, Field has a population of 83 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $1,406, close to the SA average.
Housing in Field includes a median weekly rent of $250, 22 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 68.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Field scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Field is part of the Murray and Mallee statistical area in South Australia.
Field Details
| Postcode | 5265 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 83 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,406/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $880/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $250 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 450.9 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 22 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -35.8518429 |
| Longitude | 139.6875108 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 142 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Murray and Mallee |
| Local Government | Coorong |
| Federal Electorate | Barker |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 23 (27.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 3 (3.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 21 (25.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 22 (26.5%) |
| 65+ years | 16 (19.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Heart Disease | 11 (13.3%) |
| Arthritis | 10 (12.0%) |
| Asthma | 9 (10.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (6.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 9 (28.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 7 (21.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 16 (50.0%) |
Suburbs Near Field
Same Postcode (5265)
More Field 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.