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South Australia · Postcode 5453
Polish Hill River postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 116 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Polish Hill River at a glance vs SA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against SA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Polish Hill River ranks: household income is in the top 10% of SA suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Polish Hill River vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Polish Hill River | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,750 +SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $200 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Median age | 56 | 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.
Polish Hill River is a locality 116 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5453. It falls within the Barossa - Yorke - Mid North region. The local government area is Clare and Gilbert Valleys.
According to the 2021 Census, Polish Hill River has a population of 38 with a median age of 56. The median weekly household income is $2,750, above the SA average.
Housing in Polish Hill River includes a median weekly rent of $200, 14 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, Polish Hill River scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Polish Hill River is part of the Lower North statistical area in South Australia.
Polish Hill River details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5453 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 38 |
| Median Age | 56 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,750/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,187/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $200 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 18.7 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 14 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -33.885 |
| Longitude | 138.671944 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 116 km |
| Region (SA4) | Barossa - Yorke - Mid North |
| Area (SA3) | Lower North |
| Local Government | Clare and Gilbert Valleys |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
| State Electorate | Narungga |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 3 (7.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 11 (28.9%) |
| 65+ years | 10 (26.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 6 (15.8%) |
| Arthritis | 3 (7.9%) |
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 | 5 (35.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 9 (64.3%) |
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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.