Magill 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 Magill Compares
Magill vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Magill | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,616 ≈SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $341 +SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,950 +SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 40 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% -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.
Postcode 5072 covers Magill, an inland suburb of Adelaide about 7 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Adelaide - Central and Hills region of South Australia. Local government services are provided by Campbelltown (SA).
According to the 2021 Census, Magill has a population of 9,693 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $1,616, close to the SA average. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, lower than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 67 (0.7% of residents).
Housing in Magill includes a median weekly rent of $341, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,950, with 3,850 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 68.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Magill scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in Magill include Norwood International High School and Magill School.
Magill is part of the Campbelltown (SA) statistical area in South Australia.
Magill Details
| Postcode | 5072 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 9,693 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,616/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $781/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $341 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,950 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 3.5 km² |
| Population Density | 2771/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,850 |
| Australian Citizens | 79.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 67 (0.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -34.909 |
| Longitude | 138.6758 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 7 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - Central and Hills |
| Area (SA3) | Campbelltown (SA) |
| Local Government | Campbelltown (SA) |
| Federal Electorate | Sturt |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,652 (17.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,211 (12.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,665 (27.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,322 (24.0%) |
| 65+ years | 1,847 (19.1%) |
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 | 825 (8.5%) |
| Asthma | 655 (6.8%) |
| Diabetes | 509 (5.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 393 (4.1%) |
| Cancer | 308 (3.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 151 (1.6%) |
| Dementia | 109 (1.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 343 (9.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,568 (41.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,371 (35.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 532 (13.9%) |
Schools in Magill
Suburbs Near Magill
Same Postcode (5072)
More Magill 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.