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Lower Inman Valley 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 Inman Valley Compares
Lower Inman Valley vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Lower Inman Valley | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,812 +SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $265 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 +SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 50 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% -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.
Lower Inman Valley is a locality 65 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5211. It falls within the South Australia - South East region. The local government area is Victor Harbor.
According to the 2021 Census, Lower Inman Valley has a population of 517 with a median age of 50. The median weekly household income is $1,812, above the SA average. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, lower than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 8 (1.5% of residents).
Housing in Lower Inman Valley includes a median weekly rent of $265, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 176 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 93.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Lower Inman Valley scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Lower Inman Valley is part of the Fleurieu - Kangaroo Island statistical area in South Australia.
Lower Inman Valley Details
| Postcode | 5211 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 517 |
| Median Age | 50 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,812/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $830/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $265 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 29.0 km² |
| Population Density | 18/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 176 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 8 (1.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -35.513992 |
| Longitude | 138.5440485 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 65 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Fleurieu - Kangaroo Island |
| Local Government | Victor Harbor |
| Federal Electorate | Mayo |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 87 (16.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 59 (11.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 76 (14.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 190 (36.8%) |
| 65+ years | 114 (22.1%) |
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 | 49 (9.5%) |
| Asthma | 42 (8.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 30 (5.8%) |
| Cancer | 17 (3.3%) |
| Diabetes | 16 (3.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 8 (1.5%) |
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 | 23 (13.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 84 (47.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 69 (39.2%) |
Suburbs Near Lower Inman Valley
Same Postcode (5211)
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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.