Petwood Postcode
South Australia
Petwood is a suburb in South Australia, situated around 32 kilometres from Adelaide. The postcode for Petwood is 5252, and the telephone area code is 08.
According to the 2021 Census, Petwood has a population of 90 (44 males, 50 females). The median age is 42 years.
The median weekly household income in Petwood is $1,812, with a median personal income of $825 per week.
The median weekly rent is $248 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,525.
84% of residents were born in Australia.
91.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.4% speak another language.
The employment rate in Petwood shows 52 people employed (22 full-time, 26 part-time).
The most common occupations are managers (5), community & personal service (4), and technicians & trades (3).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Petwood has an IRSAD score of 1052 placing it in decile 9 (very advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Petwood covers an area of 17.5 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 5 persons per km².
Statistically, Petwood sits within the Murray and Mallee area, part of the broader South Australia - South East region. It falls under the Adelaide Hills local government area.
The federal electorate for Petwood is Mayo (Rural).
Petwood Details
| Postcode | 5252 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 90 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,812/week |
| Median Personal Income | $825/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $248 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,525 |
| Average Household Size | 3.0 persons |
| Area | 17.5 km² |
| Population Density | 5/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 28 |
| Completed Year 12 | 46.7% |
| Australian Citizens | 96.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (very advantaged) |
| Latitude | -35.0015 |
| Longitude | 138.9426 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 32 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Murray and Mallee |
| Local Government | Adelaide Hills |
| Federal Electorate | Mayo |
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 4 (12.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 16 (51.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 11 (35.5%) |