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Humbug Scrub 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 Humbug Scrub Compares
Humbug Scrub vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Humbug Scrub | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,078 +SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $235 -SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,600 ≈SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 53 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Humbug Scrub is a locality 29 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5114. It falls within the Adelaide - North region. The local government area is Adelaide Hills.
According to the 2021 Census, Humbug Scrub has a population of 410 with a median age of 53. The median weekly household income is $2,078, above the SA average. The Indigenous population is 8 (2.0% of residents).
Housing in Humbug Scrub includes a median weekly rent of $235, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,600, with 140 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 95.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Humbug Scrub scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Humbug Scrub is part of the Tea Tree Gully statistical area in South Australia.
Humbug Scrub Details
| Postcode | 5114 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 410 |
| Median Age | 53 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,078/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $910/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $235 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,600 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 20.5 km² |
| Population Density | 20/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 140 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 8 (2.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -34.7354281 |
| Longitude | 138.8124093 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 29 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - North |
| Area (SA3) | Tea Tree Gully |
| Local Government | Adelaide Hills |
| Federal Electorate | Spence |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 54 (13.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 34 (8.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 66 (16.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 162 (39.5%) |
| 65+ years | 95 (23.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 50 (12.2%) |
| Asthma | 29 (7.1%) |
| Diabetes | 24 (5.9%) |
| Cancer | 20 (4.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 13 (3.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 8 (2.0%) |
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 | 12 (8.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 66 (45.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 67 (46.2%) |
Suburbs Near Humbug Scrub
Same Postcode (5114)
More Humbug Scrub 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.