Unley Postcode
South Australia
Unley is an inner suburb in South Australia, located approximately 2 km from the Adelaide CBD. It falls within the 5061 postcode area and uses the 08 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Unley has a population of 3,997 (1,924 males, 2,066 females). The median age is 41 years.
The median weekly household income in Unley is $2,037, with a median personal income of $1,066 per week.
The median weekly rent is $372 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167.
In terms of birthplace, 88% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (107), India (82), and Greece (78).
76.0% of residents speak only English at home, while 21.5% speak another language.
The employment rate in Unley shows 2,173 people employed (1,287 full-time, 777 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 4.4%.
The most common occupations are professionals (829), managers (321), and clerical & admin (146).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Unley has an IRSAD score of 1094 placing it in decile 10 (most advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Unley covers an area of 1.5 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 2656 persons per km².
Statistically, Unley sits within the Unley area, part of the broader Adelaide - Central and Hills region. It falls under the Unley local government area.
The federal electorate for Unley is Adelaide (Inner Metropolitan).
The 5061 postcode is shared by Unley along with Hyde Park, Malvern, Unley Bc, Unley Dc and Unley Park.
Unley Details
| Postcode | 5061 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 3,997 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,037/week |
| Median Personal Income | $1,066/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $372 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 1.5 km² |
| Population Density | 2656/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,735 |
| Completed Year 12 | 63.1% |
| Australian Citizens | 85.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 23 (0.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (most advantaged) |
| Latitude | -34.9500 |
| Longitude | 138.6000 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 2 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - Central and Hills |
| Area (SA3) | Unley |
| Local Government | Unley |
| Federal Electorate | Adelaide |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 593 (14.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 433 (10.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,128 (28.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,040 (26.0%) |
| 65+ years | 798 (20.0%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 340 (8.5%) |
| Asthma | 141 (3.5%) |
| Arthritis | 109 (2.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 101 (2.5%) |
| Diabetes | 98 (2.5%) |
| Cancer | 62 (1.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 50 (1.3%) |
| Dementia | 6 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 159 (9.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 796 (46.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 568 (33.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 186 (10.9%) |