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Greenacres 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 Greenacres Compares
Greenacres vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Greenacres | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,713 +SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $320 ≈SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 +SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 33 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% -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 5086 covers Greenacres, an inland suburb of Adelaide about 7 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Adelaide - North region of South Australia. Local government services are provided by Port Adelaide Enfield.
According to the 2021 Census, Greenacres has a population of 3,356 with a median age of 33. The median weekly household income is $1,713, above the SA average. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, lower than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 75 (2.2% of residents).
Housing in Greenacres includes a median weekly rent of $320, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 1,182 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 61.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Greenacres scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Schools in Greenacres include St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Hampstead Primary School.
Greenacres is part of the Port Adelaide - East statistical area in South Australia.
Greenacres Details
| Postcode | 5086 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 3,356 |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,713/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $789/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $320 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 1.1 km² |
| Population Density | 3043/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,182 |
| Australian Citizens | 76.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 75 (2.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -34.871 |
| Longitude | 138.637 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 7 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - North |
| Area (SA3) | Port Adelaide - East |
| Local Government | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Federal Electorate | Sturt |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 767 (22.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 322 (9.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,373 (40.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 581 (17.3%) |
| 65+ years | 319 (9.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 5 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 206 (6.1%) |
| Arthritis | 197 (5.9%) |
| Diabetes | 148 (4.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 84 (2.5%) |
| Cancer | 56 (1.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 38 (1.1%) |
| Dementia | 10 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 98 (8.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 426 (36.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 458 (39.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 188 (16.1%) |
Schools in Greenacres
Suburbs Near Greenacres
Same Postcode (5086)
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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.