South Australia · Postcode 5575
Ramsay postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 80 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Ramsay 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
Ramsay vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Ramsay | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,562 ≈SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $220 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $975 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 47 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ≈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.
Ramsay is a remote community in South Australia, with postcode 5575. It lies roughly 80 km from Adelaide, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Yorke Peninsula.
According to the 2021 Census, Ramsay has a population of 74 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $1,562, close to the SA average. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. The Indigenous population is 3 (4.1% of residents).
Housing in Ramsay includes a median weekly rent of $220, median monthly mortgage repayment of $975, with 28 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 88.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Ramsay scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Ramsay is part of the Yorke Peninsula statistical area in South Australia.
Ramsay details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5575 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 74 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,562/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $725/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $220 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $975 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 188.5 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 28 |
| Australian Citizens | 102.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (4.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -34.8948033 |
| Longitude | 137.7294765 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 80 km |
| Region (SA4) | Barossa - Yorke - Mid North |
| Area (SA3) | Yorke Peninsula |
| Local Government | Yorke Peninsula |
| 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 | 15 (20.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 13 (17.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 13 (17.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 24 (32.4%) |
| 65+ years | 14 (18.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 11 (14.9%) |
| Diabetes | 4 (5.4%) |
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 | 7 (30.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 16 (69.6%) |
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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.