Tumby Bay Postcode
South Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Tumby Bay Compares
Tumby Bay vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Tumby Bay | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,058 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $220 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,200 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 57 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% -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.
Tumby Bay is a remote community in South Australia, with postcode 5605. It lies roughly 237 km from Adelaide, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Tumby Bay.
According to the 2021 Census, Tumby Bay has a population of 1,781 with a median age of 57. The median weekly household income is $1,058, below the SA average. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, lower than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 31 (1.7% of residents).
Housing in Tumby Bay includes a median weekly rent of $220, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,200, with 802 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 76.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Tumby Bay scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Tumby Bay is served by Tumby Bay Area School.
Tumby Bay is part of the Eyre Peninsula and South West statistical area in South Australia.
Tumby Bay Details
| Postcode | 5605 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,781 |
| Median Age | 57 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,058/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $624/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $220 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,200 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 312.4 km² |
| Population Density | 6/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 802 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 31 (1.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -34.3778701 |
| Longitude | 136.0992618 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 237 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Eyre Peninsula and South West |
| Local Government | Tumby Bay |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 254 (14.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 119 (6.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 281 (15.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 443 (24.9%) |
| 65+ years | 689 (38.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 231 (13.0%) |
| Asthma | 157 (8.8%) |
| Diabetes | 154 (8.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 138 (7.7%) |
| Cancer | 86 (4.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 48 (2.7%) |
| Dementia | 37 (2.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 45 (5.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 292 (36.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 306 (38.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 151 (19.0%) |
Schools in Tumby Bay
Suburbs Near Tumby Bay
Same Postcode (5605)
More Tumby Bay 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.