Kent Town Postcode
South Australia
Kent Town is an inner suburb in South Australia, located approximately 2 km from the Adelaide CBD. It falls within the 5067 postcode area and uses the 08 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Kent Town has a population of 1,443 (821 males, 626 females). The median age is 36 years.
The median weekly household income in Kent Town is $1,461, with a median personal income of $831 per week.
The median weekly rent is $330 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,924.
In terms of birthplace, 82% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (66), India (55), and New Zealand (23).
69.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 24.8% speak another language.
The employment rate in Kent Town shows 764 people employed (445 full-time, 301 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 8.1%.
The most common occupations are professionals (239), managers (83), and clerical & admin (61).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Kent Town has an IRSAD score of 1035 placing it in decile 8 (highly advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Kent Town covers an area of 0.6 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 2371 persons per km².
Statistically, Kent Town sits within the Norwood - Payneham - St Peters area, part of the broader Adelaide - Central and Hills region. It falls under the Burnside local government area.
The federal electorate for Kent Town is Sturt (Inner Metropolitan).
The 5067 postcode is shared by Kent Town along with Beulah Park, Norwood, Norwood South and Rose Park.
Kent Town Details
| Postcode | 5067 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,443 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,461/week |
| Median Personal Income | $831/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $330 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,924 |
| Average Household Size | 1.7 persons |
| Area | 0.6 km² |
| Population Density | 2371/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 682 |
| Completed Year 12 | 62.1% |
| Australian Citizens | 72.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 14 (1.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (highly advantaged) |
| Latitude | -34.9203 |
| Longitude | 138.6192 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 2 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - Central and Hills |
| Area (SA3) | Norwood - Payneham - St Peters |
| Local Government | Burnside |
| Federal Electorate | Sturt |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 119 (8.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 255 (17.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 497 (34.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 338 (23.4%) |
| 65+ years | 236 (16.4%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 151 (10.4%) |
| Asthma | 64 (4.4%) |
| Diabetes | 39 (2.7%) |
| Arthritis | 33 (2.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 30 (2.1%) |
| Cancer | 30 (2.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 15 (1.0%) |
| Dementia | 6 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 117 (17.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 367 (54.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 159 (23.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 36 (5.3%) |