Kuitpo Colony 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 Kuitpo Colony Compares
Kuitpo Colony vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Kuitpo Colony | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,624 ≈SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $275 -SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,489 ≈SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 30 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 26.7% +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.
Kuitpo Colony is a locality 40 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5172. It falls within the South Australia - South East region. The local government area is Alexandrina.
According to the 2021 Census, Kuitpo Colony has a population of 47 with a median age of 30. The median weekly household income is $1,624, close to the SA average. The unemployment rate is 26.7%, higher than the SA average.
Housing in Kuitpo Colony includes a median weekly rent of $275, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,489, with 10 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Rental properties account for 42.9% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Kuitpo Colony scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Kuitpo Colony is part of the Fleurieu - Kangaroo Island statistical area in South Australia.
Kuitpo Colony Details
| Postcode | 5172 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 47 |
| Median Age | 30 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,624/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $524/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $275 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,489 |
| Average Household Size | 3.1 persons |
| Area | 4.2 km² |
| Population Density | 11/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 10 |
| Australian Citizens | 78.7% |
| Unemployment Rate | 26.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -35.2798518 |
| Longitude | 138.6965591 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 40 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Fleurieu - Kangaroo Island |
| Local Government | Alexandrina |
| Federal Electorate | Mayo |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 11 (23.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 4 (8.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 11 (23.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 18 (38.3%) |
| 65+ years | 5 (10.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 5 (10.6%) |
| Asthma | 5 (10.6%) |
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 | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 3 (100.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
Suburbs Near Kuitpo Colony
Same Postcode (5172)
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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.