Lucky Bay 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 Lucky Bay Compares
Lucky Bay vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Lucky Bay | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $669 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $92 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Median age | 72 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Lucky Bay is a remote community in South Australia, with postcode 5602. It lies roughly 197 km from Adelaide, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Franklin Harbour.
According to the 2021 Census, Lucky Bay has a population of 15 with a median age of 72. The median weekly household income is $669, below the SA average.
Housing in Lucky Bay includes a median weekly rent of $92, 5 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below 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, Lucky Bay scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Lucky Bay is part of the Eyre Peninsula and South West statistical area in South Australia.
Lucky Bay Details
| Postcode | 5602 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 15 |
| Median Age | 72 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $669/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $339/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $92 |
| Average Household Size | 1.7 persons |
| Area | 14.0 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 5 |
| Australian Citizens | 66.7% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -33.7063733 |
| Longitude | 137.0451131 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 197 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Eyre Peninsula and South West |
| Local Government | Franklin Harbour |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 4 (26.7%) |
| 65+ years | 12 (80.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 4 (26.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 4 (26.7%) |
| Cancer | 4 (26.7%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (20.0%) |
| Asthma | 3 (20.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (20.0%) |
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 | 4 (100.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
Suburbs Near Lucky Bay
Same Postcode (5602)
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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.