Moonta Postcode
South Australia
Located in South Australia, Moonta is a locality approximately 133 kilometres from Adelaide. The postcode for Moonta is 5558, and residents use the 08 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Moonta has a population of 624 (318 males, 308 females). The median age is 60 years.
The median weekly household income in Moonta is $717, with a median personal income of $475 per week.
The median weekly rent is $200 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $867.
In terms of birthplace, 95% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (10), Other countries (5), and Germany (3).
90.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.0% speak another language.
The employment rate in Moonta shows 165 people employed (85 full-time, 67 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 11.8%.
The most common occupations are professionals (24), community & personal service (11), and technicians & trades (9).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Moonta has an IRSAD score of 842 placing it in decile 1 (most disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Moonta covers an area of 4.6 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 137 persons per km².
Statistically, Moonta sits within the Yorke Peninsula area, part of the broader Barossa - Yorke - Mid North region. It falls under the Yorke Peninsula local government area.
The federal electorate for Moonta is Grey (Rural).
Moonta Details
| Postcode | 5558 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 624 |
| Median Age | 60 years |
| Median Household Income | $717/week |
| Median Personal Income | $475/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $200 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $867 |
| Average Household Size | 1.7 persons |
| Area | 4.6 km² |
| Population Density | 137/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 336 |
| Completed Year 12 | 24.4% |
| Australian Citizens | 88.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 36 (5.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (most disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -34.0692 |
| Longitude | 137.5851 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 133 km |
| Region (SA4) | Barossa - Yorke - Mid North |
| Area (SA3) | Yorke Peninsula |
| Local Government | Yorke Peninsula |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 52 (8.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 37 (5.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 88 (14.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 194 (31.1%) |
| 65+ years | 250 (40.1%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 83 (13.3%) |
| Arthritis | 54 (8.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 38 (6.1%) |
| Diabetes | 34 (5.4%) |
| Asthma | 33 (5.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 33 (5.3%) |
| Cancer | 18 (2.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 54 (16.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 155 (46.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 82 (24.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 43 (12.9%) |