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South Australia · Postcode 5275
Tilley Swamp postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 197 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Tilley Swamp 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
Tilley Swamp vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Tilley Swamp | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,375 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 ≈SA | $308 | $390 |
| Median age | 39 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +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.
Tilley Swamp is a remote community in South Australia, with postcode 5275. It lies roughly 197 km from Adelaide, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Kingston (SA).
According to the 2021 Census, Tilley Swamp has a population of 16 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,375, below the SA average.
Housing in Tilley Swamp includes a median weekly rent of $300, 8 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Tilley Swamp scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Tilley Swamp is part of the Limestone Coast statistical area in South Australia.
Tilley Swamp details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5275 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 16 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,375/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $900/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 595.7 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 8 |
| Australian Citizens | 100.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -36.3525355 |
| Longitude | 139.9052697 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 197 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Limestone Coast |
| Local Government | Kingston (SA) |
| Federal Electorate | Barker |
| State Electorate | Mackillop |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 8 (50.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 7 (43.8%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 5 (31.2%) |
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 | 4 (44.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 5 (55.6%) |
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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.