Riverglen 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 Riverglen Compares
Riverglen vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Riverglen | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,687 ≈SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $125 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Median age | 32 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 44.4% +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.
Riverglen is a locality 70 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5253. It falls within the South Australia - South East region. The local government area is Murray Bridge.
According to the 2021 Census, Riverglen has a population of 19 with a median age of 32. The median weekly household income is $1,687, close to the SA average. The unemployment rate is 44.4%, higher than the SA average.
Housing in Riverglen includes a median weekly rent of $125, 10 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Riverglen scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Riverglen is part of the Murray and Mallee statistical area in South Australia.
Riverglen Details
| Postcode | 5253 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 19 |
| Median Age | 32 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,687/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $675/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $125 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 5.0 km² |
| Population Density | 4/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 10 |
| Australian Citizens | 100.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 44.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -35.1678919 |
| Longitude | 139.3069611 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 70 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Murray and Mallee |
| Local Government | Murray Bridge |
| Federal Electorate | Barker |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 4 (21.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 4 (21.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 3 (15.8%) |
| 65+ years | 4 (21.1%) |
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 3 (100.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
Suburbs Near Riverglen
Same Postcode (5253)
More Riverglen 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.