Heathpool Postcode
South Australia
Heathpool is an inner suburb in South Australia, located approximately 4 km from the Adelaide CBD. It falls within the 5068 postcode area and uses the 08 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Heathpool has a population of 596 (274 males, 322 females). The median age is 41 years.
The median weekly household income in Heathpool is $2,466, with a median personal income of $988 per week.
The median weekly rent is $400 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,600.
In terms of birthplace, 83% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are India (30), Other countries (25), and Vietnam (11).
79.0% of residents speak only English at home, while 20.3% speak another language.
The employment rate in Heathpool shows 286 people employed (152 full-time, 125 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 4.3%.
The most common occupations are professionals (118), managers (31), and community & personal service (26).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Heathpool has an IRSAD score of 1114 placing it in decile 10 (most advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Heathpool covers an area of 0.2 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 2465 persons per km².
Statistically, Heathpool sits within the Norwood - Payneham - St Peters area, part of the broader Adelaide - Central and Hills region. It falls under the Norwood Payneham and St Peters local government area.
The federal electorate for Heathpool is Sturt (Inner Metropolitan).
Heathpool Details
| Postcode | 5068 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 596 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,466/week |
| Median Personal Income | $988/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,600 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 0.2 km² |
| Population Density | 2465/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 210 |
| Completed Year 12 | 59.1% |
| Australian Citizens | 88.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 10 (1.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (most advantaged) |
| Latitude | -34.9310 |
| Longitude | 138.6480 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 4 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - Central and Hills |
| Area (SA3) | Norwood - Payneham - St Peters |
| Local Government | Norwood Payneham and St Peters |
| Federal Electorate | Sturt |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 104 (17.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 103 (17.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 121 (20.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 152 (25.5%) |
| 65+ years | 122 (20.5%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 46 (7.7%) |
| Asthma | 20 (3.4%) |
| Diabetes | 16 (2.7%) |
| Cancer | 14 (2.3%) |
| Arthritis | 10 (1.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 7 (1.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 12 (5.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 65 (31.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 89 (43.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 39 (19.0%) |