South Australia · Postcode 5223
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South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 116 km from Adelaide
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ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021North Cape is a remote community in South Australia, with postcode 5223. It lies roughly 116 km from Adelaide, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Kangaroo Island.
North Cape is part of the Fleurieu - Kangaroo Island statistical area in South Australia.
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| Postcode | 5223 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Median Age | 63 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,250/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $949/week |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 17.4 km² |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| Latitude | -35.5803598 |
| Longitude | 137.5994107 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 116 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Fleurieu - Kangaroo Island |
| Local Government | Kangaroo Island |
| Federal Electorate | Mayo |
| State Electorate | Mawson |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
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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.