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South Australia · Postcode 5523
Wandearah West postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 180 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Wandearah West 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
Wandearah West vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Wandearah West | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,375 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Mortgage/month | $850 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 27 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +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.
Wandearah West is a locality 180 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5523. It falls within the Barossa - Yorke - Mid North region. The local government area is Port Pirie.
According to the 2021 Census, Wandearah West has a population of 17 with a median age of 27. The median weekly household income is $1,375, below the SA average.
Housing in Wandearah West includes a median monthly mortgage repayment of $850, 4 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Wandearah West scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Wandearah West is part of the Mid North statistical area in South Australia.
Wandearah West details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5523 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 17 |
| Median Age | 27 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,375/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $900/week |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $850 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 110.1 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4 |
| Australian Citizens | 100.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -33.3932 |
| Longitude | 137.974 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 180 km |
| Region (SA4) | Barossa - Yorke - Mid North |
| Area (SA3) | Mid North |
| Local Government | Port Pirie |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
| State Electorate | Stuart |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 3 (17.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 9 (52.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 12 (70.6%) |
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 | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 3 (42.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 4 (57.1%) |
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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.