Mercunda 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 Mercunda Compares
Mercunda vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Mercunda | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,125 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Median age | 57 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -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.
Mercunda is a locality 136 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5308. It falls within the South Australia - South East region. The local government area is Karoonda East Murray.
According to the 2021 Census, Mercunda has a population of 8 with a median age of 57. The median weekly household income is $1,125, below the SA average.
Housing in Mercunda includes a 4 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, Mercunda scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Mercunda is part of the Murray and Mallee statistical area in South Australia.
Mercunda Details
| Postcode | 5308 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 8 |
| Median Age | 57 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,125/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,062/week |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 121.8 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4 |
| Australian Citizens | 100.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -34.6280287 |
| Longitude | 140.0497772 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 136 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Murray and Mallee |
| Local Government | Karoonda East Murray |
| Federal Electorate | Barker |
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 | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65+ years | 4 (50.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
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 Mercunda
Same Postcode (5308)
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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.