South Australia · Postcode 5522
Ward Hill postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 153 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Ward Hill 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
Ward Hill vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Ward Hill | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,542 ≈SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $175 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $960 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 53 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈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.
Ward Hill is a locality 153 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5522. It falls within the Barossa - Yorke - Mid North region. The local government area is Barunga West.
According to the 2021 Census, Ward Hill has a population of 52 with a median age of 53. The median weekly household income is $1,542, close to the SA average.
Housing in Ward Hill includes a median weekly rent of $175, median monthly mortgage repayment of $960, with 24 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 83.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Ward Hill scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Ward Hill is part of the Lower North statistical area in South Australia.
Ward Hill details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5522 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 52 |
| Median Age | 53 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,542/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $668/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $175 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $960 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 125.3 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 24 |
| Australian Citizens | 105.8% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -33.6880521 |
| Longitude | 137.8718249 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 153 km |
| Region (SA4) | Barossa - Yorke - Mid North |
| Area (SA3) | Lower North |
| Local Government | Barunga West |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
| State Electorate | Narungga |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 9 (17.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 6 (11.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 8 (15.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 21 (40.4%) |
| 65+ years | 11 (21.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 9 (17.3%) |
| Asthma | 9 (17.3%) |
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 (20.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 12 (80.0%) |
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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.