South Australia · Postcode 5301
Netherton postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 140 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Netherton 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
Netherton vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Netherton | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,374 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $100 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Median age | 47 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈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.
Netherton is a locality 140 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5301. It falls within the South Australia - South East region. The local government area is Coorong.
According to the 2021 Census, Netherton has a population of 36 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $1,374, below the SA average.
Housing in Netherton includes a median weekly rent of $100, 13 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Rental properties account for 50.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Netherton scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Netherton is part of the Murray and Mallee statistical area in South Australia.
Netherton details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5301 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 36 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,374/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,062/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $100 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 136.9 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 13 |
| Australian Citizens | 100.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -35.5090688 |
| Longitude | 139.9674062 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 140 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Murray and Mallee |
| Local Government | Coorong |
| Federal Electorate | Barker |
| State Electorate | Mackillop |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 7 (19.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 7 (19.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 15 (41.7%) |
| 65+ years | 7 (19.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 6 (33.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 4 (22.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 8 (44.4%) |
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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.