Kanmantoo 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 Kanmantoo Compares
Kanmantoo vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Kanmantoo | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,705 +SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $310 ≈SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,455 ≈SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 38 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% -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.
Kanmantoo is a locality 40 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5252. It falls within the Adelaide - Central and Hills region. The local government area is Mount Barker.
According to the 2021 Census, Kanmantoo has a population of 686 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,705, above the SA average. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, lower than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 17 (2.5% of residents).
Housing in Kanmantoo includes a median weekly rent of $310, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,455, with 241 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 90.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Kanmantoo scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Kanmantoo is part of the Adelaide Hills statistical area in South Australia.
Kanmantoo Details
| Postcode | 5252 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 686 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,705/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $841/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $310 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,455 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 44.9 km² |
| Population Density | 15/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 241 |
| Australian Citizens | 94.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 17 (2.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -35.0696573 |
| Longitude | 139.0103998 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 40 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - Central and Hills |
| Area (SA3) | Adelaide Hills |
| Local Government | Mount Barker |
| Federal Electorate | Mayo |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 150 (21.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 82 (12.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 183 (26.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 194 (28.3%) |
| 65+ years | 68 (9.9%) |
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)
| Arthritis | 63 (9.2%) |
| Asthma | 59 (8.6%) |
| Diabetes | 25 (3.6%) |
| Cancer | 19 (2.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 18 (2.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 7 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 6 (2.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 55 (22.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 98 (39.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 89 (35.9%) |
Suburbs Near Kanmantoo
Same Postcode (5252)
More Kanmantoo 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.