South Australia · Postcode 5259
Poltalloch postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 87 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Poltalloch 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.
Detailed comparison table
Poltalloch vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Poltalloch | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,437 ≈SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $165 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Median age | 29 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 21.1% +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.
Poltalloch is a locality 87 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5259. It falls within the South Australia - South East region. The local government area is Coorong.
According to the 2021 Census, Poltalloch has a population of 41 with a median age of 29. The median weekly household income is $1,437, close to the SA average. The unemployment rate is 21.1%, higher than the SA average.
Housing in Poltalloch includes a median weekly rent of $165, 12 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Rental properties account for 75.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Poltalloch scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Poltalloch is part of the Murray and Mallee statistical area in South Australia.
Poltalloch details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5259 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 41 |
| Median Age | 29 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,437/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $675/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $165 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 104.3 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 12 |
| Australian Citizens | 70.7% |
| Unemployment Rate | 21.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -35.489752 |
| Longitude | 139.2671937 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 87 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Murray and Mallee |
| Local Government | Coorong |
| Federal Electorate | Barker |
| State Electorate | Mackillop |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 9 (22.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 17 (41.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 6 (14.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 16 (39.0%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 5 (12.2%) |
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 | 5 (45.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 3 (27.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 3 (27.3%) |
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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.