South Australia · Postcode 5340
Murtho postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 219 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Murtho at a glance vs SA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against SA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Murtho vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Murtho | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,666 ≈SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $150 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 47 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -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.
Murtho is a remote community in South Australia, with postcode 5340. It lies roughly 219 km from Adelaide, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Renmark Paringa.
According to the 2021 Census, Murtho has a population of 195 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $1,666, close to the SA average. The Indigenous population is 4 (2.1% of residents).
Housing in Murtho includes a median weekly rent of $150, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 69 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Rental properties account for 42.9% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Murtho scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Murtho is part of the Murray and Mallee statistical area in South Australia.
Murtho details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5340 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 195 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,666/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $770/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $150 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 282.2 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 69 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (2.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -34.182635 |
| Longitude | 140.8116635 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 219 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Murray and Mallee |
| Local Government | Renmark Paringa |
| Federal Electorate | Barker |
| State Electorate | Chaffey |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 31 (15.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 32 (16.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 36 (18.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 76 (39.0%) |
| 65+ years | 33 (16.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 23 (11.8%) |
| Asthma | 9 (4.6%) |
| Cancer | 7 (3.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 6 (3.1%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (1.5%) |
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 | 13 (20.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 26 (40.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 26 (40.0%) |
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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.