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Hindmarsh 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 Hindmarsh Compares
Hindmarsh vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Hindmarsh | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,426 ≈SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $363 +SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,623 ≈SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 31 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 10.2% +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.
Hindmarsh is a coastal suburb of Adelaide in South Australia, with postcode 5007. It sits about 4 km from the Adelaide CBD, within the Charles Sturt local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 0.9 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Hindmarsh has a population of 232 with a median age of 31. The median weekly household income is $1,426, close to the SA average. The unemployment rate is 10.2%, higher than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 5 (2.2% of residents).
Housing in Hindmarsh includes a median weekly rent of $363, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,623, with 104 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the SA average. Rental properties account for 64.6% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Hindmarsh scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Hindmarsh is part of the Charles Sturt statistical area in South Australia.
Hindmarsh Details
| Postcode | 5007 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 232 |
| Median Age | 31 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,426/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $894/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $363 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,623 |
| Average Household Size | 1.8 persons |
| Area | 0.9 km² |
| Population Density | 264/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 104 |
| Australian Citizens | 75.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 5 (2.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -34.906 |
| Longitude | 138.57 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 4 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - West |
| Area (SA3) | Charles Sturt |
| Local Government | Charles Sturt |
| Federal Electorate | Adelaide |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 15 (6.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 37 (15.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 111 (47.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 51 (22.0%) |
| 65+ years | 6 (2.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 11 (4.7%) |
| Diabetes | 8 (3.4%) |
| Arthritis | 7 (3.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 6 (2.6%) |
| Cancer | 6 (2.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 5 (2.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 17 (17.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 51 (52.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 26 (26.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 4 (4.1%) |
Suburbs Near Hindmarsh
Same Postcode (5007)
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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.