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Northern Heights 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 Northern Heights Compares
Northern Heights vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Northern Heights | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,384 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $240 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,174 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 42 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.6% ≈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.
Northern Heights is a locality 63 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5253. It falls within the South Australia - South East region. The local government area is Murray Bridge.
According to the 2021 Census, Northern Heights has a population of 305 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $1,384, below the SA average. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. The Indigenous population is 10 (3.3% of residents).
Housing in Northern Heights includes a median weekly rent of $240, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,174, with 112 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 77.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Northern Heights scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Northern Heights is part of the Murray and Mallee statistical area in South Australia.
Northern Heights Details
| Postcode | 5253 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 305 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,384/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $706/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $240 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,174 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 1.8 km² |
| Population Density | 166/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 112 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 10 (3.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -35.1034245 |
| Longitude | 139.2613339 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 63 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Murray and Mallee |
| Local Government | Murray Bridge |
| Federal Electorate | Barker |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 50 (16.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 40 (13.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 65 (21.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 90 (29.5%) |
| 65+ years | 50 (16.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 29 (9.5%) |
| Arthritis | 27 (8.9%) |
| Diabetes | 18 (5.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 15 (4.9%) |
| Cancer | 4 (1.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (2.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 24 (22.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 48 (44.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 32 (29.9%) |
Suburbs Near Northern Heights
Same Postcode (5253)
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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.