Harrogate Postcode
South Australia
Harrogate is a suburb in South Australia, situated around 38 kilometres from Adelaide. The postcode for Harrogate is 5244, and the telephone area code is 08.
According to the 2021 Census, Harrogate has a population of 431 (230 males, 199 females). The median age is 46 years.
The median weekly household income in Harrogate is $1,942, with a median personal income of $766 per week.
The median weekly rent is $303 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,517.
In terms of birthplace, 97% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Germany (4), New Zealand (4), and Other countries (4).
97.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 0.7% speak another language.
The employment rate in Harrogate shows 234 people employed (129 full-time, 86 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 2.5%.
The most common occupations are professionals (43), managers (30), and technicians & trades (27).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Harrogate has an IRSAD score of 1017 placing it in decile 7 (advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Harrogate covers an area of 75.1 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 6 persons per km².
Statistically, Harrogate sits within the Murray and Mallee area, part of the broader South Australia - South East region. It falls under the Mid Murray local government area.
The federal electorate for Harrogate is Mayo (Rural).
The 5244 postcode is shared by Harrogate along with Charleston, Inverbrackie, Mount Torrens and Woodside.
Harrogate Details
| Postcode | 5244 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 431 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,942/week |
| Median Personal Income | $766/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $303 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 75.1 km² |
| Population Density | 6/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 158 |
| Completed Year 12 | 39.2% |
| Australian Citizens | 95.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (0.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (advantaged) |
| Latitude | -34.9477 |
| Longitude | 139.0120 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 38 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Murray and Mallee |
| Local Government | Mid Murray |
| Federal Electorate | Mayo |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 80 (18.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 51 (11.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 72 (16.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 154 (35.7%) |
| 65+ years | 83 (19.3%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 38 (8.9%) |
| Arthritis | 14 (3.3%) |
| Asthma | 10 (2.3%) |
| Diabetes | 7 (1.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 7 (1.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 5 (1.2%) |
| Cancer | 5 (1.2%) |
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 | 31 (20.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 57 (37.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 63 (41.7%) |