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South Australia · Postcode 5502
Reeves Plains postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 45 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Reeves Plains 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
Reeves Plains vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Reeves Plains | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,542 ≈SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $338 ≈SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,408 ≈SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 48 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% -SA | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
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.
Reeves Plains is a locality 45 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5502. It falls within the Barossa - Yorke - Mid North region. The local government area is Adelaide Plains.
According to the 2021 Census, Reeves Plains has a population of 129 with a median age of 48. The median weekly household income is $1,542, close to the SA average. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, lower than the SA average.
Housing in Reeves Plains includes a median weekly rent of $338, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,408, with 40 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 86.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Reeves Plains scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Reeves Plains is part of the Lower North statistical area in South Australia.
Reeves Plains details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5502 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 129 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,542/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $769/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $338 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,408 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 61.4 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 40 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -34.523762 |
| Longitude | 138.6120538 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 45 km |
| Region (SA4) | Barossa - Yorke - Mid North |
| Area (SA3) | Lower North |
| Local Government | Adelaide Plains |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
| State Electorate | Frome |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 14 (10.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 15 (11.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 16 (12.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 45 (34.9%) |
| 65+ years | 33 (25.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 11 (8.5%) |
| Arthritis | 10 (7.8%) |
| Diabetes | 9 (7.0%) |
| Cancer | 6 (4.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 4 (3.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (3.1%) |
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 | 6 (14.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 9 (21.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 27 (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.