Port Bonython 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 Port Bonython Compares
Port Bonython vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Port Bonython | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $949 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,083 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 67 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +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.
Port Bonython is a locality 231 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5601. It falls within the South Australia - Outback region. The local government area is Whyalla.
According to the 2021 Census, Port Bonython has a population of 14 with a median age of 67. The median weekly household income is $949, below the SA average.
Housing in Port Bonython includes a median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,083, 5 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Port Bonython scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Port Bonython is part of the Eyre Peninsula and South West statistical area in South Australia.
Port Bonython Details
| Postcode | 5601 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 14 |
| Median Age | 67 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $949/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $537/week |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,083 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 27.9 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 5 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.9% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -32.9718 |
| Longitude | 137.746 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 231 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Eyre Peninsula and South West |
| Local Government | Whyalla |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 5 (35.7%) |
| 65+ years | 4 (28.6%) |
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Diabetes | 3 (21.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (21.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Suburbs Near Port Bonython
Same Postcode (5601)
More Port Bonython 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.