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Kangaroo Flat 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 Kangaroo Flat Compares
Kangaroo Flat vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Kangaroo Flat | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,250 +SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $340 +SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,062 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 46 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 8.6% +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.
Kangaroo Flat is a locality 44 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5118. It falls within the Adelaide - North region. The local government area is Light.
According to the 2021 Census, Kangaroo Flat has a population of 104 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $2,250, above the SA average. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, higher than the SA average.
Housing in Kangaroo Flat includes a median weekly rent of $340, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,062, with 35 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 80.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Kangaroo Flat scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Kangaroo Flat is part of the Playford statistical area in South Australia.
Kangaroo Flat Details
| Postcode | 5118 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 104 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,250/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $739/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $340 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,062 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 18.8 km² |
| Population Density | 6/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 35 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -34.5406053 |
| Longitude | 138.6763527 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 44 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - North |
| Area (SA3) | Playford |
| Local Government | Light |
| Federal Electorate | Spence |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 14 (13.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 15 (14.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 25 (24.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 38 (36.5%) |
| 65+ years | 16 (15.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Diabetes | 10 (9.6%) |
| Arthritis | 9 (8.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 9 (8.7%) |
| Asthma | 4 (3.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (2.9%) |
| Cancer | 3 (2.9%) |
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 | 4 (10.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 12 (32.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 21 (56.8%) |
Suburbs Near Kangaroo Flat
Same Postcode (5118)
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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.