Flaxley Postcode
South Australia
Flaxley is a suburb in South Australia, situated around 32 kilometres from Adelaide. The postcode for Flaxley is 5153, and the telephone area code is 08.
According to the 2021 Census, Flaxley has a population of 177 (87 males, 87 females). The median age is 48 years.
The median weekly household income in Flaxley is $1,562, with a median personal income of $712 per week.
The median weekly rent is $350 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,030.
In terms of birthplace, 90% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Germany (4), New Zealand (4), and Thailand (4).
86.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.8% speak another language.
The employment rate in Flaxley shows 95 people employed (49 full-time, 40 part-time).
The most common occupations are managers (13), professionals (7), and technicians & trades (3).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Flaxley has an IRSAD score of 1026 placing it in decile 8 (highly advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Flaxley covers an area of 15.8 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 11 persons per km².
Statistically, Flaxley sits within the Fleurieu - Kangaroo Island area, part of the broader South Australia - South East region. It falls under the Alexandrina local government area.
The federal electorate for Flaxley is Mayo (Rural).
Flaxley Details
| Postcode | 5153 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 177 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,562/week |
| Median Personal Income | $712/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,030 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 15.8 km² |
| Population Density | 11/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 59 |
| Completed Year 12 | 49.2% |
| Australian Citizens | 88.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (1.7%) |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (highly advantaged) |
| Latitude | -35.1449 |
| Longitude | 138.8243 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 32 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Fleurieu - Kangaroo Island |
| Local Government | Alexandrina |
| Federal Electorate | Mayo |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 23 (13.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 23 (13.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 35 (19.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 61 (34.5%) |
| 65+ years | 34 (19.2%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 10 (5.7%) |
| Mental Health | 6 (3.4%) |
| Arthritis | 4 (2.3%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (1.7%) |
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 | 6 (10.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 25 (42.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 28 (47.5%) |