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Tilley Swamp Postcode
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Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Tilley Swamp Compares
Tilley Swamp vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| 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
| 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 |
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
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
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%) |
Suburbs Near Tilley Swamp
Same Postcode (5275)
More Tilley Swamp Data
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.