Wappilka 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 Wappilka Compares
Wappilka vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Wappilka | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $900 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $185 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Median age | 29 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈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.
Wappilka is a locality 166 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5332. It falls within the South Australia - South East region. The local government area is Loxton Waikerie.
According to the 2021 Census, Wappilka has a population of 17 with a median age of 29. The median weekly household income is $900, below the SA average.
Housing in Wappilka includes a median weekly rent of $185, 6 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Rental properties account for 42.9% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Wappilka scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Wappilka is part of the Murray and Mallee statistical area in South Australia.
Wappilka Details
| Postcode | 5332 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 17 |
| Median Age | 29 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $900/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $725/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $185 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 114.9 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 6 |
| Australian Citizens | 70.6% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -34.3931759 |
| Longitude | 140.2974304 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 166 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Murray and Mallee |
| Local Government | Loxton Waikerie |
| Federal Electorate | Barker |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 3 (17.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 4 (23.5%) |
| 65+ years | 3 (17.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 3 (100.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
Suburbs Near Wappilka
Same Postcode (5332)
More Wappilka 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.