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Onkaparinga Hills 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 Onkaparinga Hills Compares
Onkaparinga Hills vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Onkaparinga Hills | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,078 +SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $385 +SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,625 ≈SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 45 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% -SA | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
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.
Postcode 5163 covers Onkaparinga Hills, an inland suburb of Adelaide about 24 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Adelaide - South region of South Australia. Local government services are provided by Onkaparinga.
According to the 2021 Census, Onkaparinga Hills has a population of 2,610 with a median age of 45. The median weekly household income is $2,078, above the SA average. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, lower than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 17 (0.7% of residents).
Housing in Onkaparinga Hills includes a median weekly rent of $385, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,625, with 870 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 95.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Onkaparinga Hills scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Onkaparinga Hills is part of the Onkaparinga statistical area in South Australia.
Onkaparinga Hills Details
| Postcode | 5163 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 2,610 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,078/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $825/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $385 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,625 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 25.0 km² |
| Population Density | 104/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 870 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 17 (0.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -35.1432538 |
| Longitude | 138.5428373 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 24 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - South |
| Area (SA3) | Onkaparinga |
| Local Government | Onkaparinga |
| Federal Electorate | Kingston |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 427 (16.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 344 (13.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 517 (19.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 851 (32.6%) |
| 65+ years | 465 (17.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 286 (11.0%) |
| Asthma | 219 (8.4%) |
| Diabetes | 165 (6.3%) |
| Cancer | 99 (3.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 97 (3.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 32 (1.2%) |
| Dementia | 7 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 6 (0.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 160 (18.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 362 (41.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 339 (39.1%) |
Suburbs Near Onkaparinga Hills
Same Postcode (5163)
More Onkaparinga Hills Data
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.