Tungkillo Postcode
South Australia
Tungkillo is a suburb in South Australia, situated around 43 kilometres from Adelaide. The postcode for Tungkillo is 5236, and the telephone area code is 08.
According to the 2021 Census, Tungkillo has a population of 342 (180 males, 163 females). The median age is 45 years.
The median weekly household income in Tungkillo is $1,192, with a median personal income of $662 per week.
The median weekly rent is $250 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,408.
In terms of birthplace, 96% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (7), Netherlands (3), and Scotland (3).
89.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 2.0% speak another language.
The employment rate in Tungkillo shows 172 people employed (97 full-time, 58 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 1.7%.
The most common occupations are technicians & trades (27), managers (23), and labourers (11).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Tungkillo 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.
Tungkillo covers an area of 129.9 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 3 persons per km².
Statistically, Tungkillo sits within the Murray and Mallee area, part of the broader South Australia - South East region. It falls under the Mount Barker local government area.
The federal electorate for Tungkillo is Barker (Rural).
Tungkillo Details
| Postcode | 5236 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 342 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,192/week |
| Median Personal Income | $662/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,408 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 129.9 km² |
| Population Density | 3/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 138 |
| Completed Year 12 | 32.5% |
| Australian Citizens | 89.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 7 (2.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -34.8682 |
| Longitude | 139.0615 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 43 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Murray and Mallee |
| Local Government | Mount Barker |
| Federal Electorate | Barker |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 65 (19.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 34 (9.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 77 (22.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 124 (36.3%) |
| 65+ years | 48 (14.0%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 34 (9.9%) |
| Arthritis | 25 (7.3%) |
| Asthma | 16 (4.7%) |
| Diabetes | 12 (3.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 8 (2.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 8 (2.3%) |
| Cancer | 4 (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 | 30 (22.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 58 (43.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 44 (33.3%) |