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Lower Hermitage 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 Lower Hermitage Compares
Lower Hermitage vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Lower Hermitage | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,349 +SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $450 +SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,400 +SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 46 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% -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.
Lower Hermitage is a locality 21 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5131. It falls within the Adelaide - North region. The local government area is Adelaide Hills.
According to the 2021 Census, Lower Hermitage has a population of 195 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $2,349, above the SA average. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, lower than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 3 (1.5% of residents).
Housing in Lower Hermitage includes a median weekly rent of $450, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,400, with 66 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Lower Hermitage scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Lower Hermitage is part of the Tea Tree Gully statistical area in South Australia.
Lower Hermitage Details
| Postcode | 5131 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 195 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,349/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $767/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $450 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,400 |
| Average Household Size | 3.1 persons |
| Area | 7.5 km² |
| Population Density | 26/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 66 |
| Australian Citizens | 95.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (1.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -34.8047017 |
| Longitude | 138.7768965 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 21 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - North |
| Area (SA3) | Tea Tree Gully |
| Local Government | Adelaide Hills |
| Federal Electorate | Mayo |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 30 (15.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 24 (12.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 35 (17.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 66 (33.8%) |
| 65+ years | 37 (19.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 20 (10.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 16 (8.2%) |
| Cancer | 8 (4.1%) |
| Diabetes | 7 (3.6%) |
| Arthritis | 6 (3.1%) |
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 | 3 (4.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 30 (46.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 32 (49.2%) |
Suburbs Near Lower Hermitage
Same Postcode (5131)
More Lower Hermitage 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.