Sandergrove 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 Sandergrove Compares
Sandergrove vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Sandergrove | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,042 +SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $300 ≈SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 36 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Sandergrove is a locality 48 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5255. It falls within the South Australia - South East region. The local government area is Alexandrina.
According to the 2021 Census, Sandergrove has a population of 98 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $2,042, above the SA average. The Indigenous population is 4 (4.1% of residents).
Housing in Sandergrove includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 34 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 81.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Sandergrove scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Sandergrove is part of the Murray and Mallee statistical area in South Australia.
Sandergrove Details
| Postcode | 5255 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 98 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,042/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $919/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 50.5 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 34 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (4.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -35.2994964 |
| Longitude | 138.8664702 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 48 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Murray and Mallee |
| Local Government | Alexandrina |
| Federal Electorate | Mayo |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 26 (26.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 12 (12.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 24 (24.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 19 (19.4%) |
| 65+ years | 17 (17.3%) |
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 | 8 (8.2%) |
| Asthma | 8 (8.2%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (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 (18.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 8 (24.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 19 (57.6%) |
Suburbs Near Sandergrove
Same Postcode (5255)
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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.