South Australia · Postcode 5374
Neales Flat postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 95 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Neales Flat at a glance vs SA
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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
Neales Flat vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Neales Flat | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,395 ≈SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 ≈SA | $308 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,535 ≈SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 50 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.8% +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.
Neales Flat is a locality 95 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5374. It falls within the South Australia - South East region. The local government area is Goyder.
According to the 2021 Census, Neales Flat has a population of 78 with a median age of 50. The median weekly household income is $1,395, close to the SA average. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, higher than the SA average.
Housing in Neales Flat includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,535, with 32 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 84.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Neales Flat scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Neales Flat is part of the Murray and Mallee statistical area in South Australia.
Neales Flat details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5374 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 78 |
| Median Age | 50 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,395/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $670/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,535 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 82.0 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 32 |
| Australian Citizens | 101.3% |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -34.225884 |
| Longitude | 139.1877 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 95 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Murray and Mallee |
| Local Government | Goyder |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
| State Electorate | Frome |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 12 (15.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 4 (5.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 12 (15.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 39 (50.0%) |
| 65+ years | 6 (7.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 10 (12.8%) |
| Asthma | 7 (9.0%) |
| Cancer | 6 (7.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 4 (5.1%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (3.8%) |
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 | 4 (15.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 4 (15.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 18 (69.2%) |
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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.