Moorook 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 Moorook Compares
Moorook vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Moorook | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,166 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $143 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $921 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 50 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% -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.
Moorook is a locality 174 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5332. It falls within the South Australia - South East region. The local government area is Loxton Waikerie.
According to the 2021 Census, Moorook has a population of 171 with a median age of 50. The median weekly household income is $1,166, below the SA average. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, lower than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 7 (4.1% of residents).
Housing in Moorook includes a median weekly rent of $143, median monthly mortgage repayment of $921, with 61 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 87.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Moorook scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Moorook is part of the Murray and Mallee statistical area in South Australia.
Moorook Details
| Postcode | 5332 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 171 |
| Median Age | 50 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,166/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $550/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $143 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $921 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 50.7 km² |
| Population Density | 3/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 61 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 7 (4.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -34.3271533 |
| Longitude | 140.3543693 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 174 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Murray and Mallee |
| Local Government | Loxton Waikerie |
| Federal Electorate | Barker |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 29 (17.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 19 (11.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 26 (15.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 69 (40.4%) |
| 65+ years | 28 (16.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 23 (13.5%) |
| Asthma | 23 (13.5%) |
| Diabetes | 9 (5.3%) |
| Cancer | 8 (4.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 4 (2.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (1.8%) |
| Dementia | 3 (1.8%) |
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 | 18 (29.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 19 (30.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 25 (40.3%) |
Suburbs Near Moorook
Same Postcode (5332)
More Moorook 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.