South Australia · Postcode 5262
Hynam postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 303 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Hynam at a glance vs SA
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Quick facts
Benchmarks against SA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Hynam vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Hynam | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,708 +SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $200 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,099 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 46 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -SA | 6.0% | 5.0% |
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.
Hynam is a locality 303 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5262. It falls within the South Australia - South East region. The local government area is Naracoorte Lucindale.
According to the 2021 Census, Hynam has a population of 198 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $1,708, above the SA average. The Indigenous population is 7 (3.5% of residents).
Housing in Hynam includes a median weekly rent of $200, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,099, with 73 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 82.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Hynam scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Hynam is part of the Limestone Coast statistical area in South Australia.
Hynam details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5262 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 198 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,708/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $966/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $200 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,099 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 168.4 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 73 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 7 (3.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -36.9414891 |
| Longitude | 140.8628674 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 303 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Limestone Coast |
| Local Government | Naracoorte Lucindale |
| Federal Electorate | Barker |
| State Electorate | Mackillop |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 39 (19.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 9 (4.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 38 (19.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 60 (30.3%) |
| 65+ years | 40 (20.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 23 (11.6%) |
| Diabetes | 16 (8.1%) |
| Arthritis | 14 (7.1%) |
| Cancer | 7 (3.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (2.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 4 (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 | 6 (9.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 25 (37.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 35 (53.0%) |
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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.