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Mount Lofty 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 Mount Lofty Compares
Mount Lofty vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Mount Lofty | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,002 +SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $340 +SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 +SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 43 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% -SA | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
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.
Postcode 5152 covers Mount Lofty, an inland suburb of Adelaide about 11 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Adelaide - South region of South Australia. Local government services are provided by Toowoomba.
According to the 2021 Census, Mount Lofty has a population of 3,825 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $2,002, above the SA average. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, lower than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 134 (3.5% of residents).
Housing in Mount Lofty includes a median weekly rent of $340, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 1,464 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 73.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Mount Lofty scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Mount Lofty is part of the Mitcham statistical area in South Australia.
Mount Lofty Details
| Postcode | 5152 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 3,825 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,002/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $965/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $340 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 9.7 km² |
| Population Density | 395/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,464 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 134 (3.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -34.9735979 |
| Longitude | 138.708631 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 11 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - South |
| Area (SA3) | Mitcham |
| Local Government | Toowoomba |
| Federal Electorate | Mayo |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 699 (18.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 472 (12.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 847 (22.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,024 (26.8%) |
| 65+ years | 782 (20.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 362 (9.5%) |
| Asthma | 331 (8.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 176 (4.6%) |
| Diabetes | 162 (4.2%) |
| Cancer | 161 (4.2%) |
| Dementia | 69 (1.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 63 (1.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 47 (3.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 501 (34.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 625 (43.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 271 (18.8%) |
Suburbs Near Mount Lofty
Same Postcode (5152)
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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.