South Australia · Postcode 5233
Warren postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 36 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Warren 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
Warren vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Warren | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,267 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $215 -SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,083 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 45 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% -SA | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
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.
Warren is a locality 36 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5233. It falls within the Adelaide - Central and Hills region. The local government area is Warren.
According to the 2021 Census, Warren has a population of 1,272 with a median age of 45. The median weekly household income is $1,267, below the SA average. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, lower than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 232 (18.2% of residents).
Housing in Warren includes a median weekly rent of $215, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,083, with 519 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 70.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Warren scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Warren is part of the Adelaide Hills statistical area in South Australia.
Warren details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5233 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,272 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,267/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $740/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $215 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,083 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 239.2 km² |
| Population Density | 5/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 519 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 232 (18.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -34.7840782 |
| Longitude | 138.9577326 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 36 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - Central and Hills |
| Area (SA3) | Adelaide Hills |
| Local Government | Warren |
| Federal Electorate | Mayo |
| State Electorate | Schubert |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 243 (19.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 121 (9.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 263 (20.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 312 (24.5%) |
| 65+ years | 331 (26.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 157 (12.3%) |
| Asthma | 153 (12.0%) |
| Diabetes | 82 (6.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 79 (6.2%) |
| Cancer | 39 (3.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 36 (2.8%) |
| Dementia | 9 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 41 (8.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 189 (36.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 185 (36.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 99 (19.3%) |
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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.