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South Australia · Postcode 5522
Port Broughton postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 162 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Port Broughton 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 Port Broughton ranks: household income sits in the bottom 25% of SA suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Port Broughton vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Port Broughton | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $997 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $235 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 62 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% -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 Broughton is a locality 162 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5522. It falls within the Barossa - Yorke - Mid North region. The local government area is Barunga West.
According to the 2021 Census, Port Broughton has a population of 1,312 with a median age of 62. The median weekly household income is $997, below the SA average. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, lower than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 20 (1.5% of residents).
Housing in Port Broughton includes a median weekly rent of $235, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 572 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 77.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Port Broughton scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Port Broughton is served by Port Broughton Area School.
Port Broughton is part of the Lower North statistical area in South Australia.
Port Broughton details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5522 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,312 |
| Median Age | 62 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $997/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $507/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $235 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 195.3 km² |
| Population Density | 7/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 572 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 20 (1.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -33.583333 |
| Longitude | 137.935556 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 162 km |
| Region (SA4) | Barossa - Yorke - Mid North |
| Area (SA3) | Lower North |
| Local Government | Barunga West |
| 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 | 162 (12.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 70 (5.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 160 (12.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 347 (26.4%) |
| 65+ years | 569 (43.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 263 (20.0%) |
| Asthma | 138 (10.5%) |
| Diabetes | 115 (8.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 88 (6.7%) |
| Cancer | 84 (6.4%) |
| Dementia | 46 (3.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 44 (3.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 31 (5.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 217 (39.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 190 (34.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 116 (20.9%) |
Schools in Port Broughton
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Port Broughton. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Port Broughton
Same Postcode (5522)
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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.