Pekina 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 Pekina Compares
Pekina vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Pekina | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,124 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,272 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 47 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Pekina is a remote community in South Australia, with postcode 5431. It lies roughly 240 km from Adelaide, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Orroroo Carrieton.
According to the 2021 Census, Pekina has a population of 70 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $1,124, below the SA average. The Indigenous population is 6 (8.6% of residents).
Housing in Pekina includes a median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,272, 25 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Pekina scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Pekina is part of the Mid North statistical area in South Australia.
Pekina Details
| Postcode | 5431 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 70 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,124/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $514/week |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,272 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 231.8 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 25 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 6 (8.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -32.7730474 |
| Longitude | 138.5578105 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 240 km |
| Region (SA4) | Barossa - Yorke - Mid North |
| Area (SA3) | Mid North |
| Local Government | Orroroo Carrieton |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 12 (17.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 8 (11.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 14 (20.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 24 (34.3%) |
| 65+ years | 21 (30.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 13 (18.6%) |
| Cancer | 6 (8.6%) |
| Asthma | 4 (5.7%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (4.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (4.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 7 (26.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 19 (73.1%) |
Suburbs Near Pekina
Same Postcode (5431)
More Pekina 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.