Mil-Lel 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 Mil-Lel Compares
Mil-Lel vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Mil-Lel | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,238 +SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $195 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 +SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 40 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% -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.
Mil-Lel is a locality 371 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5291. It falls within the South Australia - South East region. The local government area is Grant.
According to the 2021 Census, Mil-Lel has a population of 382 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $2,238, above the SA average. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, lower than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 13 (3.4% of residents).
Housing in Mil-Lel includes a median weekly rent of $195, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 123 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 91.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Mil-Lel scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Mil-Lel is part of the Limestone Coast statistical area in South Australia.
Mil-Lel Details
| Postcode | 5291 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 382 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,238/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $988/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $195 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 70.3 km² |
| Population Density | 5/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 123 |
| Australian Citizens | 94.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 13 (3.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -37.7551704 |
| Longitude | 140.8095512 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 371 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Limestone Coast |
| Local Government | Grant |
| Federal Electorate | Barker |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 93 (24.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 51 (13.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 91 (23.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 105 (27.5%) |
| 65+ years | 46 (12.0%) |
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)
| Asthma | 32 (8.4%) |
| Arthritis | 22 (5.8%) |
| Cancer | 10 (2.6%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (0.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (0.8%) |
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 | 11 (9.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 42 (36.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 62 (53.9%) |
Suburbs Near Mil-Lel
Same Postcode (5291)
More Mil-Lel 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.