Heathfield 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 Heathfield Compares
Heathfield vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Heathfield | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,298 +SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $450 +SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,075 +SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 46 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% -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.
Heathfield is a locality 15 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5153. It falls within the South Australia - South East region. The local government area is Adelaide Hills.
According to the 2021 Census, Heathfield has a population of 1,062 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $2,298, above the SA average. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, lower than the SA average.
Housing in Heathfield includes a median weekly rent of $450, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,075, with 350 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 93.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Heathfield scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Schools in Heathfield include Heathfield High School and Heathfield Primary School.
Heathfield is part of the Fleurieu - Kangaroo Island statistical area in South Australia.
Heathfield Details
| Postcode | 5153 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,062 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,298/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $863/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $450 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,075 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 5.3 km² |
| Population Density | 199/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 350 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.3% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -35.0275296 |
| Longitude | 138.7166326 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 15 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Fleurieu - Kangaroo Island |
| Local Government | Adelaide Hills |
| Federal Electorate | Mayo |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 186 (17.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 142 (13.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 189 (17.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 314 (29.6%) |
| 65+ years | 240 (22.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 102 (9.6%) |
| Asthma | 72 (6.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 41 (3.9%) |
| Cancer | 41 (3.9%) |
| Diabetes | 30 (2.8%) |
| Dementia | 22 (2.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 18 (1.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 7 (2.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 79 (22.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 152 (43.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 110 (31.6%) |
Schools in Heathfield
Suburbs Near Heathfield
Same Postcode (5153)
More Heathfield 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.