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South Australia · Postcode 5453
Stanley Flat postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 127 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Stanley Flat at a glance vs SA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against SA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Stanley Flat vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Stanley Flat | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,795 +SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $260 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,600 ≈SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 46 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% -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.
Stanley Flat is a locality 127 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5453. It falls within the Barossa - Yorke - Mid North region. The local government area is Clare and Gilbert Valleys.
According to the 2021 Census, Stanley Flat has a population of 401 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $1,795, above the SA average. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, lower than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 11 (2.7% of residents).
Housing in Stanley Flat includes a median weekly rent of $260, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,600, with 146 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 92.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Stanley Flat scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Stanley Flat is part of the Lower North statistical area in South Australia.
Stanley Flat details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5453 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 401 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,795/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $868/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $260 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,600 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 33.8 km² |
| Population Density | 12/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 146 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 11 (2.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -33.7856462 |
| Longitude | 138.5995099 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 127 km |
| Region (SA4) | Barossa - Yorke - Mid North |
| Area (SA3) | Lower North |
| Local Government | Clare and Gilbert Valleys |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
| State Electorate | Narungga |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 89 (22.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 27 (6.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 83 (20.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 108 (26.9%) |
| 65+ years | 91 (22.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 29 (7.2%) |
| Asthma | 28 (7.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 20 (5.0%) |
| Diabetes | 15 (3.7%) |
| Cancer | 13 (3.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (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 | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 25 (18.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 77 (56.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 35 (25.5%) |
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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.