South Australia · Postcode 5502
Mallala postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 55 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Mallala at a glance vs SA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against SA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Mallala ranks: SEIFA decile 2 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Mallala vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Mallala | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,537 ≈SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $278 ≈SA | $308 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,192 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 37 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -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.
Mallala is a locality 55 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5502. It falls within the Barossa - Yorke - Mid North region. The local government area is Adelaide Plains.
According to the 2021 Census, Mallala has a population of 1,042 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $1,537, close to the SA average. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, lower than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 18 (1.7% of residents).
Housing in Mallala includes a median weekly rent of $278, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,192, with 367 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 75.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Mallala scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Mallala is served by Mallala Primary School.
Mallala is part of the Lower North statistical area in South Australia.
Mallala details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5502 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,042 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,537/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $704/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $278 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,192 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 113.1 km² |
| Population Density | 9/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 367 |
| Australian Citizens | 79.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 18 (1.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -34.4384693 |
| Longitude | 138.5051868 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 55 km |
| Region (SA4) | Barossa - Yorke - Mid North |
| Area (SA3) | Lower North |
| Local Government | Adelaide Plains |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
| State Electorate | Frome |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 199 (19.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 110 (10.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 308 (29.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 251 (24.1%) |
| 65+ years | 164 (15.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 92 (8.8%) |
| Asthma | 79 (7.6%) |
| Diabetes | 41 (3.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 40 (3.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 22 (2.1%) |
| Cancer | 22 (2.1%) |
| Dementia | 3 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 27 (7.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 108 (29.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 127 (35.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 100 (27.6%) |
Schools in Mallala
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Mallala. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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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.