Loxton Postcode
South Australia
Located in South Australia, Loxton is a locality approximately 188 kilometres from Adelaide. The postcode for Loxton is 5333, and residents use the 08 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Loxton has a population of 4,677 (2,283 males, 2,396 females). The median age is 47 years.
The median weekly household income in Loxton is $1,164, with a median personal income of $664 per week.
The median weekly rent is $221 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,083.
In terms of birthplace, 97% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Greece (27), India (21), and South Africa (21).
90.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.1% speak another language.
The employment rate in Loxton shows 2,023 people employed (1,155 full-time, 704 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.0%.
The most common occupations are professionals (279), community & personal service (187), and managers (147).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Loxton has an IRSAD score of 922 placing it in decile 2 (highly disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Loxton covers an area of 116.1 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 40 persons per km².
Statistically, Loxton sits within the Murray and Mallee area, part of the broader South Australia - South East region. It falls under the Berri Barmera local government area.
The federal electorate for Loxton is Barker (Rural).
Loxton Details
| Postcode | 5333 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 4,677 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,164/week |
| Median Personal Income | $664/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $221 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,083 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 116.1 km² |
| Population Density | 40/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,911 |
| Completed Year 12 | 30.1% |
| Australian Citizens | 92.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 148 (3.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (highly disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -34.4549 |
| Longitude | 140.5693 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 188 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Murray and Mallee |
| Local Government | Berri Barmera |
| Federal Electorate | Barker |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 840 (18.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 437 (9.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 958 (20.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,140 (24.4%) |
| 65+ years | 1,300 (27.8%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 482 (10.3%) |
| Arthritis | 243 (5.2%) |
| Asthma | 212 (4.5%) |
| Diabetes | 175 (3.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 143 (3.1%) |
| Cancer | 105 (2.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 101 (2.2%) |
| Dementia | 31 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 110 (5.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 616 (32.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 754 (40.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 395 (21.1%) |