Frome Downs 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 Frome Downs Compares
Frome Downs vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Frome Downs | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,375 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Median age | 38 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -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.
Frome Downs is a very remote community in South Australia, with postcode 5440. It lies roughly 501 km from Adelaide, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Unincorporated SA.
According to the 2021 Census, Frome Downs has a population of 9 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,375, below the SA average.
Housing in Frome Downs includes a 4 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Rental properties account for 100.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Frome Downs scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Frome Downs is part of the Outback - North and East statistical area in South Australia.
Frome Downs Details
| Postcode | 5440 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 9 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,375/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,125/week |
| Average Household Size | 1.6 persons |
| Area | 18335.1 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4 |
| Australian Citizens | 100.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -30.6139 |
| Longitude | 140.156 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 501 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Outback - North and East |
| Local Government | Unincorporated SA |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 5 (55.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 3 (33.3%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 4 (44.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 5 (55.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
Suburbs Near Frome Downs
Same Postcode (5440)
More Frome Downs 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.