Owen Postcode
South Australia
Located in South Australia, Owen is a locality approximately 73 kilometres from Adelaide. The postcode for Owen is 5460, and residents use the 08 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Owen has a population of 509 (265 males, 247 females). The median age is 42 years.
The median weekly household income in Owen is $1,086, with a median personal income of $494 per week.
The median weekly rent is $220 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $964.
In terms of birthplace, 98% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Netherlands (4), Germany (3), and New Zealand (3).
96.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 0.8% speak another language.
The employment rate in Owen shows 220 people employed (111 full-time, 86 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.9%.
The most common occupations are community & personal service (20), technicians & trades (12), and managers (10).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Owen has an IRSAD score of 882 placing it in decile 1 (most disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Owen covers an area of 127.6 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 4 persons per km².
Statistically, Owen sits within the Lower North area, part of the broader Barossa - Yorke - Mid North region. It falls under the Adelaide Plains local government area.
The federal electorate for Owen is Grey (Rural).
The 5460 postcode is shared by Owen along with Barabba, Pinery and Stockyard Creek.
Owen Details
| Postcode | 5460 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 509 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,086/week |
| Median Personal Income | $494/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $220 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $964 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 127.6 km² |
| Population Density | 4/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 203 |
| Completed Year 12 | 27.3% |
| Australian Citizens | 95.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 14 (2.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (most disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -34.2715 |
| Longitude | 138.5478 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 73 km |
| Region (SA4) | Barossa - Yorke - Mid North |
| Area (SA3) | Lower North |
| Local Government | Adelaide Plains |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 96 (18.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 65 (12.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 107 (21.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 136 (26.7%) |
| 65+ years | 110 (21.6%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 62 (12.1%) |
| Arthritis | 24 (4.7%) |
| Asthma | 17 (3.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 16 (3.1%) |
| Diabetes | 15 (2.9%) |
| Cancer | 7 (1.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 6 (1.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 4 (2.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 57 (28.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 78 (39.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 59 (29.8%) |