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O'Sullivan Beach 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 O'Sullivan Beach Compares
O'Sullivan Beach vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | O'Sullivan Beach | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,072 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $300 ≈SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,200 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 44 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 8.9% +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 5166 covers O'Sullivan Beach, 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, O'Sullivan Beach has a population of 1,844 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $1,072, below the SA average. The unemployment rate is 8.9%, higher than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 77 (4.2% of residents).
Housing in O'Sullivan Beach includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,200, with 816 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 70.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, O'Sullivan Beach scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in O'Sullivan Beach include Southern Montessori School and O'Sullivan Beach Primary School.
O'Sullivan Beach is part of the Onkaparinga statistical area in South Australia.
O'Sullivan Beach Details
| Postcode | 5166 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,844 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,072/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $599/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,200 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Population Density | 990/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 816 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 77 (4.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -35.1198409 |
| Longitude | 138.476227 |
| 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 | 274 (14.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 173 (9.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 490 (26.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 453 (24.6%) |
| 65+ years | 448 (24.3%) |
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)
| Arthritis | 276 (15.0%) |
| Asthma | 247 (13.4%) |
| Diabetes | 147 (8.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 112 (6.1%) |
| Cancer | 89 (4.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 71 (3.9%) |
| Dementia | 14 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 56 (7.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 345 (43.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 273 (34.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 127 (15.9%) |
Schools in O'Sullivan Beach
Suburbs Near O'Sullivan Beach
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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.