South Australia · Postcode 5731
Leigh Creek postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 483 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Leigh Creek at a glance vs SA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
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
Leigh Creek vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Leigh Creek | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,625 ≈SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $84 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Median age | 40 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 8.2% +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.
Leigh Creek is a very remote community in South Australia, with postcode 5731. It lies roughly 483 km from Adelaide, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Unincorporated SA.
According to the 2021 Census, Leigh Creek has a population of 91 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $1,625, close to the SA average. The unemployment rate is 8.2%, higher than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 20 (22.0% of residents).
Housing in Leigh Creek includes a median weekly rent of $84, 33 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Rental properties account for 100.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Leigh Creek scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Leigh Creek is served by Leigh Creek Area School.
Leigh Creek is part of the Outback - North and East statistical area in South Australia.
Leigh Creek details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5731 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 91 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,625/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $900/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $84 |
| Average Household Size | 1.7 persons |
| Area | 31.6 km² |
| Population Density | 3/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 33 |
| Australian Citizens | 72.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 20 (22.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -30.5908141 |
| Longitude | 138.3992865 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 483 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Outback - North and East |
| Local Government | Unincorporated SA |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
| State Electorate | Stuart |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 11 (12.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 11 (12.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 35 (38.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 30 (33.0%) |
| 65+ years | 6 (6.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 10 (11.0%) |
| Arthritis | 8 (8.8%) |
| Diabetes | 5 (5.5%) |
| Cancer | 5 (5.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 6 (14.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 16 (39.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 8 (19.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 11 (26.8%) |
Schools in Leigh Creek
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Leigh Creek. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Leigh Creek
Same Postcode (5731)
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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.