Spalding Postcode
South Australia
Located in South Australia, Spalding is a locality approximately 159 kilometres from Adelaide. The postcode for Spalding is 5454, and residents use the 08 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Spalding has a population of 260 (134 males, 124 females). The median age is 46 years.
The median weekly household income in Spalding is $969, with a median personal income of $578 per week.
The median weekly rent is $155 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $704.
100% of residents were born in Australia.
92.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 1.2% speak another language.
The employment rate in Spalding shows 112 people employed (57 full-time, 45 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 7.4%.
The most common occupations are professionals (16), managers (13), and community & personal service (8).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Spalding has an IRSAD score of 895 placing it in decile 2 (highly disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Spalding covers an area of 184.0 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1 persons per km².
Statistically, Spalding sits within the Mid North area, part of the broader Barossa - Yorke - Mid North region. It falls under the Northern Areas local government area.
The federal electorate for Spalding is Grey (Rural).
Spalding Details
| Postcode | 5454 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 260 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income | $969/week |
| Median Personal Income | $578/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $155 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $704 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 184.0 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 109 |
| Completed Year 12 | 33.8% |
| Australian Citizens | 93.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 14 (5.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (highly disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -33.5018 |
| Longitude | 138.6090 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 159 km |
| Region (SA4) | Barossa - Yorke - Mid North |
| Area (SA3) | Mid North |
| Local Government | Northern Areas |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 45 (17.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 21 (8.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 57 (21.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 63 (24.2%) |
| 65+ years | 63 (24.2%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 37 (14.3%) |
| Arthritis | 14 (5.4%) |
| Asthma | 10 (3.9%) |
| Diabetes | 10 (3.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 7 (2.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (1.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 5 (4.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 39 (34.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 33 (29.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 35 (31.2%) |