Sandalwood 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 Sandalwood Compares
Sandalwood vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Sandalwood | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,062 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $120 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Median age | 48 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈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.
Sandalwood is a locality 139 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5309. It falls within the South Australia - South East region. The local government area is Karoonda East Murray.
According to the 2021 Census, Sandalwood has a population of 62 with a median age of 48. The median weekly household income is $1,062, below the SA average.
Housing in Sandalwood includes a median weekly rent of $120, 23 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Sandalwood scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Sandalwood is part of the Murray and Mallee statistical area in South Australia.
Sandalwood Details
| Postcode | 5309 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 62 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,062/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $575/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $120 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 719.4 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 23 |
| Australian Citizens | 74.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -34.9455332 |
| Longitude | 140.1258603 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 139 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Murray and Mallee |
| Local Government | Karoonda East Murray |
| Federal Electorate | Barker |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 9 (14.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 3 (4.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 11 (17.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 21 (33.9%) |
| 65+ years | 19 (30.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 5 (8.1%) |
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 | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 3 (25.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 9 (75.0%) |
Suburbs Near Sandalwood
Same Postcode (5309)
More Sandalwood 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.