Makin 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 Makin Compares
Makin vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Makin | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,374 +SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 39 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +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.
Makin is a remote community in South Australia, with postcode 5267. It lies roughly 209 km from Adelaide, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Tatiara.
According to the 2021 Census, Makin has a population of 17 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $2,374, above the SA average.
Housing in Makin includes a median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, 3 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the SA average. Rental properties account for 100.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Makin scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Makin is part of the Murray and Mallee statistical area in South Australia.
Makin Details
| Postcode | 5267 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 17 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,374/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,437/week |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 139.2 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3 |
| Australian Citizens | 100.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -35.9786581 |
| Longitude | 140.5187582 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 209 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Murray and Mallee |
| Local Government | Tatiara |
| Federal Electorate | Barker |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 3 (17.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 3 (17.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65+ years | 4 (23.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 6 (100.0%) |
Suburbs Near Makin
Same Postcode (5267)
More Makin 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.