South Australia · Postcode 5452
Watervale postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 107 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Watervale 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
Watervale vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Watervale | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,437 ≈SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $275 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,231 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 43 | 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.
Watervale is a locality 107 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5452. It falls within the Barossa - Yorke - Mid North region. The local government area is Clare and Gilbert Valleys.
According to the 2021 Census, Watervale has a population of 338 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $1,437, close to the SA average. The Indigenous population is 10 (3.0% of residents).
Housing in Watervale includes a median weekly rent of $275, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,231, with 117 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 83.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Watervale scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Watervale is served by Watervale Primary School.
Watervale is part of the Lower North statistical area in South Australia.
Watervale details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5452 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 338 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,437/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $778/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $275 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,231 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 59.0 km² |
| Population Density | 6/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 117 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 10 (3.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -33.9635943 |
| Longitude | 138.6442137 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 107 km |
| Region (SA4) | Barossa - Yorke - Mid North |
| Area (SA3) | Lower North |
| Local Government | Clare and Gilbert Valleys |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
| State Electorate | Frome |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 78 (23.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 24 (7.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 81 (24.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 93 (27.5%) |
| 65+ years | 66 (19.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 42 (12.4%) |
| Arthritis | 28 (8.3%) |
| Diabetes | 17 (5.0%) |
| Cancer | 13 (3.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 12 (3.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 6 (1.8%) |
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 | 29 (24.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 52 (43.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 38 (31.9%) |
Schools in Watervale
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Watervale. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Watervale
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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.