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Hamley Bridge 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 Hamley Bridge Compares
Hamley Bridge vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Hamley Bridge | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,008 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $220 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,018 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 47 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.9% +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.
Hamley Bridge is a locality 62 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5401. It falls within the Barossa - Yorke - Mid North region. The local government area is Wakefield.
According to the 2021 Census, Hamley Bridge has a population of 709 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $1,008, below the SA average. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, higher than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 21 (3.0% of residents).
Housing in Hamley Bridge includes a median weekly rent of $220, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,018, with 273 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 79.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Hamley Bridge scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Hamley Bridge is served by Hamley Bridge Primary School.
Hamley Bridge is part of the Lower North statistical area in South Australia.
Hamley Bridge Details
| Postcode | 5401 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 709 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,008/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $585/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $220 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,018 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 80.5 km² |
| Population Density | 9/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 273 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 21 (3.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -34.3712502 |
| Longitude | 138.6630148 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 62 km |
| Region (SA4) | Barossa - Yorke - Mid North |
| Area (SA3) | Lower North |
| Local Government | Wakefield |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 122 (17.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 78 (11.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 145 (20.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 202 (28.5%) |
| 65+ years | 165 (23.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 118 (16.6%) |
| Asthma | 97 (13.7%) |
| Diabetes | 59 (8.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 41 (5.8%) |
| Dementia | 29 (4.1%) |
| Cancer | 24 (3.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 17 (2.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 8 (3.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 91 (35.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 91 (35.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 67 (26.1%) |
Schools in Hamley Bridge
Suburbs Near Hamley Bridge
Same Postcode (5401)
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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.