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Gepps Cross 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 Gepps Cross Compares
Gepps Cross vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Gepps Cross | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,375 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $321 ≈SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,520 ≈SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 41 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ≈SA | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
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.
Postcode 5094 covers Gepps Cross, an inland suburb of Adelaide about 10 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Adelaide - West region of South Australia. Local government services are provided by Port Adelaide Enfield.
According to the 2021 Census, Gepps Cross has a population of 648 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,375, below the SA average. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. The Indigenous population is 14 (2.2% of residents).
Housing in Gepps Cross includes a median weekly rent of $321, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,520, with 232 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 71.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Gepps Cross scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Gepps Cross include Roma Mitchell Secondary College and Sports College South Australia.
Gepps Cross is part of the Port Adelaide - West statistical area in South Australia.
Gepps Cross Details
| Postcode | 5094 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 648 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,375/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $630/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $321 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,520 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 3.6 km² |
| Population Density | 179/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 232 |
| Australian Citizens | 79.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 14 (2.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -34.8417043 |
| Longitude | 138.5996352 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 10 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - West |
| Area (SA3) | Port Adelaide - West |
| Local Government | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Federal Electorate | Makin |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 102 (15.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 68 (10.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 193 (29.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 156 (24.1%) |
| 65+ years | 130 (20.1%) |
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 | 68 (10.5%) |
| Diabetes | 54 (8.3%) |
| Asthma | 47 (7.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 38 (5.9%) |
| Cancer | 18 (2.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 16 (2.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 15 (6.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 77 (32.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 89 (37.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 54 (23.0%) |
Schools in Gepps Cross
Suburbs Near Gepps Cross
Same Postcode (5094)
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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.