Springton Postcode
South Australia
Located in South Australia, Springton is a locality approximately 51 kilometres from Adelaide. The postcode for Springton is 5235, and residents use the 08 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Springton has a population of 680 (345 males, 337 females). The median age is 47 years.
The median weekly household income in Springton is $1,331, with a median personal income of $682 per week.
The median weekly rent is $285 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.
In terms of birthplace, 94% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (10), New Zealand (9), and Netherlands (6).
90.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 2.8% speak another language.
The employment rate in Springton shows 327 people employed (177 full-time, 121 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 2.4%.
The most common occupations are professionals (36), managers (30), and technicians & trades (26).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Springton has an IRSAD score of 929 placing it in decile 3 (disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Springton covers an area of 65.1 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 10 persons per km².
Statistically, Springton sits within the Murray and Mallee area, part of the broader South Australia - South East region. It falls under the Adelaide Hills local government area.
The federal electorate for Springton is Mayo (Rural).
The 5235 postcode is shared by Springton along with Cromer, Eden Valley, Flaxman Valley, Mount Pleasant and Taunton.
Springton Details
| Postcode | 5235 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 680 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,331/week |
| Median Personal Income | $682/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $285 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 65.1 km² |
| Population Density | 10/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 283 |
| Completed Year 12 | 32.6% |
| Australian Citizens | 88.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (0.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -34.7080 |
| Longitude | 139.0900 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 51 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Murray and Mallee |
| Local Government | Adelaide Hills |
| Federal Electorate | Mayo |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 129 (19.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 67 (9.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 127 (18.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 235 (34.6%) |
| 65+ years | 126 (18.5%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 69 (10.1%) |
| Arthritis | 37 (5.4%) |
| Asthma | 31 (4.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 22 (3.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 17 (2.5%) |
| Diabetes | 13 (1.9%) |
| Cancer | 11 (1.6%) |
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 | 78 (27.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 111 (39.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 91 (32.5%) |